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C20 JAD

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,687 mi
Last recorded47,687 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,687 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (225/40x18)

Fail 1 May 2026 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edges (225/40x18)

Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 35,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 27,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 22,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,396 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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C20 JAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C20 JAD, 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 C20 JAD registered?

C20 JAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is C20 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 JAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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