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CA05 LON

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 91,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 31,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,912 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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CA05 LON is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA05 LON, 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

How do I check the history of CA05 LON?

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What year was CA05 LON registered?

CA05 LON is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2017.

Is CA05 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 LON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA05 LON have outstanding finance?

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