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BJ17 THK

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,097 mi
Last recorded92,097 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 THK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 92,097 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 92,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 83,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,039 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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BJ17 THK 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 BJ17 THK, 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 BJ17 THK registered?

BJ17 THK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 THK 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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