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YL66 KZB

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 KZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,511 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 72,508 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,362 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,259 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Obscured by bike rack (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 22,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,191 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,638 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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YL66 KZB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL66 KZB, 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 YL66 KZB registered?

YL66 KZB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2017.

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The MOT history for YL66 KZB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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