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FA51 AFA

2017 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X143,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,694 miles

"SOS Call System Failure"

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the iner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 89,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

"SOS Call System Failure"

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the iner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 87,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,085 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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FA51 AFA is a 2017 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 43,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 AFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA51 AFA registered?

FA51 AFA is a 2017 BMW X1, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is FA51 AFA safe to buy?

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