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BC17 UCJ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,966 mi
Last recorded47,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 UCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 47,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 47,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, and very close to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mil limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,130 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,085 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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BC17 UCJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 BC17 UCJ, 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 BC17 UCJ registered?

BC17 UCJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is BC17 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 UCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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