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BF17 ZGM

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,421 mi
Last recorded29,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 29,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 27,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 24,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 17,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,255 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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BF17 ZGM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF17 ZGM, 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 BF17 ZGM?

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What year was BF17 ZGM registered?

BF17 ZGM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BF17 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 ZGM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF17 ZGM have outstanding finance?

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