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BA17 AFX

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA17 AFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 101,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm. 245 35 18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2023 62,624 miles

Rear lights tinted

Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear lights tinted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,034 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front windows and both rear lamps lens tinted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 46,034 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plates background colour and space between characters didn't met legal requirements. (0.1 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front windows and both rear lamps lens tinted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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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BA17 AFX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA17 AFX, 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 BA17 AFX registered?

BA17 AFX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is BA17 AFX safe to buy?

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