MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper lower trim is damaged ,Both side plastic sills are damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY17 SAM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY17 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AY17 SAM registered?
AY17 SAM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2017.
Is AY17 SAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY17 SAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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