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C9 SSD

2017 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SSD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,496 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2025 103,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 90,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,904 miles

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2022 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,521 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 33,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,111 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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C9 SSD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C9 SSD, 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.

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What year was C9 SSD registered?

C9 SSD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2017.

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