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BV17 UFB

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 UFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 63,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,378 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,376 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,120 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,118 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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BV17 UFB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV17 UFB, 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 BV17 UFB registered?

BV17 UFB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is BV17 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 UFB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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