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BV17 ZTJ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,649 mi
Last recorded59,649 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,432 miles
Pass 10 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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BV17 ZTJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BV17 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

BV17 ZTJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is BV17 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 ZTJ shows 7 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 BV17 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

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