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YL17 XBY

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 78,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 75,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 67,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 52,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 41,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 41,766 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 23,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 15,227 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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YL17 XBY is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XBY, 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 YL17 XBY registered?

YL17 XBY is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is YL17 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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