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YP17 VKT

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP17 VKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 64,259 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2024 43,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 43,379 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Locking device missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 33,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2021 28,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 20,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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YP17 VKT is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 YP17 VKT, 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 YP17 VKT registered?

YP17 VKT is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is YP17 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP17 VKT 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.

Does YP17 VKT have outstanding finance?

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