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C18 YEH

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 YEH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 11,760 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 11,760 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 9,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 8,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 8,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C18 YEH is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C18 YEH, 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 C18 YEH?

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What year was C18 YEH registered?

C18 YEH is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is C18 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 YEH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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