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BU55 ONJ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,715 mi
Last recorded58,715 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,788 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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BU55 ONJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc 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 BU55 ONJ, 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 BU55 ONJ?

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What year was BU55 ONJ registered?

BU55 ONJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is BU55 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 ONJ 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.

Does BU55 ONJ have outstanding finance?

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