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BW04 BAY

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 43,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 39,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 35,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 22,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,062 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 16,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,863 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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BW04 BAY is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BW04 BAY, 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 BW04 BAY registered?

BW04 BAY is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2017.

Is BW04 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 BAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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