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YM17 EXW

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 EXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 75,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,775 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,797 miles

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

Pass 8 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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YM17 EXW is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 YM17 EXW, 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 YM17 EXW?

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What year was YM17 EXW registered?

YM17 EXW is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is YM17 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM17 EXW 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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