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BA52 BEK

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 BEK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 83,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 46,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,248 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BA52 BEK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,499cc 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 BA52 BEK, 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 BA52 BEK registered?

BA52 BEK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is BA52 BEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA52 BEK 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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