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B22 MSN

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,590 mi
Last recorded116,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 MSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 116,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 95,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,277 miles

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 57,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 57,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,059 miles

nsf/osf tyre sidewall defects

Fail 3 Feb 2020 29,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf/osf tyre sidewall defects

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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B22 MSN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B22 MSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B22 MSN registered?

B22 MSN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is B22 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 MSN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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