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BL05 SOL

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SOL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BL05 SOL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL05 SOL, 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 BL05 SOL registered?

BL05 SOL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2017.

Is BL05 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 SOL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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