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BE11 VBK

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 VBK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 86,786 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 86,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,421 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,800 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Sep 2023 71,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater flickering upon initial operation

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 70,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater flickering upon initial operation

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,631 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,524 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 30,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 25,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,918 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,111 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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BE11 VBK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BE11 VBK, 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 BE11 VBK registered?

BE11 VBK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BE11 VBK safe to buy?

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