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YL17 TXF

2017 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 TXF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 68,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 68,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,233 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,610 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,161 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,337 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 28,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracking + worn edges + tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 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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YL17 TXF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 YL17 TXF, 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

How do I check the history of YL17 TXF?

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What year was YL17 TXF registered?

YL17 TXF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 TXF 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 YL17 TXF have outstanding finance?

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