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CA53 YPX

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,971 mi
Last recorded72,971 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 YPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 72,971 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 72,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,088 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,743 miles

brake warning illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,881 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 15 May 2019 61,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 59,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,645 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,624 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 40,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side front (1.8)

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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CA53 YPX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA53 YPX, 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 CA53 YPX registered?

CA53 YPX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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The MOT history for CA53 YPX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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