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YH17 MDZ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,588 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 49,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,087 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 37,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear level sensor for headlight aim insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,407 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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YH17 MDZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH17 MDZ, 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 YH17 MDZ registered?

YH17 MDZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YH17 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 MDZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH17 MDZ have outstanding finance?

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