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CR15 MCL

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,772 mi
Last recorded49,772 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR15 MCL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 52,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 42,872 miles

handbrake cables tight

Fail 12 May 2025 42,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake cables tight

Pass 23 May 2024 32,758 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 32,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge 225/40zr18 PS4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 44,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 24,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 24,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,449 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly low, approx 3mm

Pass 24 May 2022 18,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake cables tight

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 11,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,674 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2019 16,962 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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CR15 MCL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CR15 MCL, 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 CR15 MCL registered?

CR15 MCL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2017.

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