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YO17 XEA

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,515 mi
Last recorded59,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 XEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 56,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XEA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc 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 YO17 XEA, 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 YO17 XEA?

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What year was YO17 XEA registered?

YO17 XEA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YO17 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO17 XEA 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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