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BL17 OBN

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 OBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 66,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 42,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2020

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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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BL17 OBN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 BL17 OBN, 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 BL17 OBN registered?

BL17 OBN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is BL17 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 OBN 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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