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CH17 MCA

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH17 MCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,601 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 91,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,035 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,931 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 May 2020 15,890 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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CH17 MCA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,496cc 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 CH17 MCA, 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 CH17 MCA?

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What year was CH17 MCA registered?

CH17 MCA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is CH17 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH17 MCA 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 CH17 MCA have outstanding finance?

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