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B23 JOS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 JOS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 63,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,710 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 31,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,226 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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 JOS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JOS, 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 JOS?

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What year was B23 JOS registered?

B23 JOS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is B23 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 JOS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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