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BE52 DOW

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE52 DOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,278 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 50,291 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from rear when wheels spun /raisedpossible differential

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,471 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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BE52 DOW is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BE52 DOW, 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

How do I check the history of BE52 DOW?

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What year was BE52 DOW registered?

BE52 DOW is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is BE52 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE52 DOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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