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YR17 TVM

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 TVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,520 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,719 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 55,713 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,464 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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YR17 TVM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR17 TVM, 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 YR17 TVM?

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What year was YR17 TVM registered?

YR17 TVM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is YR17 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 TVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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