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YL17 XXS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,334 mi
Last recorded60,334 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Fail 8 May 2026 60,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Pass 2 May 2025 50,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 44,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 37,713 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2023 37,699 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 26,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,031 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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YL17 XXS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

YL17 XXS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is YL17 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XXS 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.

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