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B7 SYR

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,460 mi
Last recorded60,460 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 60,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 40,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,967 miles

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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B7 SYR is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B7 SYR, 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 B7 SYR registered?

B7 SYR is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2017.

Is B7 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 SYR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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