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CA66 VYS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 VYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,961 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 83,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread wearing low 2mm advise replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread wearing low 3mm advise replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,655 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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CA66 VYS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 CA66 VYS, 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 CA66 VYS registered?

CA66 VYS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is CA66 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 VYS 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.

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