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B23 JDA

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 JDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,668 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 38,664 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 25,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 19,804 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 17,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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B23 JDA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B23 JDA, 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

How do I check the history of B23 JDA?

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What year was B23 JDA registered?

B23 JDA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is B23 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 JDA shows 9 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.

Does B23 JDA have outstanding finance?

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