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V44 NRS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 NRS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,769 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,280 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,280 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2022 73,165 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 73,165 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 52,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,786 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 36,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in Tread

Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in Tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V44 NRS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V44 NRS, 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 V44 NRS registered?

V44 NRS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is V44 NRS safe to buy?

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