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C26 NJF

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,547 mi
Last recorded69,547 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 NJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,547 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 69,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,973 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 45,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 31,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,382 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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C26 NJF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol 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 C26 NJF, 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 C26 NJF registered?

C26 NJF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is C26 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 NJF 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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