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YK17 APA

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,675 mi
Last recorded40,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 APA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 40,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,901 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 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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YK17 APA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YK17 APA, 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 YK17 APA registered?

YK17 APA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YK17 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 APA 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.

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