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BT53 RAD

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 84,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 73,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BT53 RAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT53 RAD, 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 BT53 RAD registered?

BT53 RAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BT53 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 RAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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