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VK17 DVC

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,325 mi
Last recorded45,325 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 DVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 31,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 25,793 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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VK17 DVC is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK17 DVC, 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 VK17 DVC registered?

VK17 DVC is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is VK17 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 DVC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK17 DVC have outstanding finance?

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