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YO17 WEA

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 WEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,153 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,153 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,053 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 109,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,449 miles

Exhaust noisy sports CAT fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 81,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Performance cat and sports exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,248 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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YO17 WEA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YO17 WEA, 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 YO17 WEA registered?

YO17 WEA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YO17 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO17 WEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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