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YT17 XWJ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 XWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,563 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,825 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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YT17 XWJ 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 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 YT17 XWJ, 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.

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What year was YT17 XWJ registered?

YT17 XWJ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YT17 XWJ safe to buy?

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