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C18 YJB

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 YJB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,778 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,538 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 37,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray cover fitted.

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 YJB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJB, 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 C18 YJB registered?

C18 YJB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2017.

Is C18 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 YJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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