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C4 MHV

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,331 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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 72,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,978 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,107 miles

Front Suspension coil springs upper mounting rubbers displaced / damaged

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at butt weld to silencer ( weakened ) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 51,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing between 2 & Y (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension coil springs upper mounting rubbers displaced / damaged

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at butt weld to silencer ( weakened ) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing between 2 & Y (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at legal limit , 1.6mm at centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at legal limit , 1.6 mm ,at centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 32,815 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,592 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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C4 MHV is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White 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 C4 MHV, 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 C4 MHV registered?

C4 MHV is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2017.

Is C4 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 MHV 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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