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YE17 RFF

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 RFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life - advise change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana arms - advise change. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 36,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 28,694 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020

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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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YE17 RFF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE17 RFF, 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 YE17 RFF registered?

YE17 RFF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is YE17 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 RFF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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