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BM17 SAZ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,470 mi
Last recorded85,470 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 SAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 85,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 76,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,212 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 70,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 52,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,291 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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BM17 SAZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BM17 SAZ, 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 BM17 SAZ?

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What year was BM17 SAZ registered?

BM17 SAZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is BM17 SAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 SAZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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