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YY17 BZU

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 BZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 51,959 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2025 51,959 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2024 48,227 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 43,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 29,931 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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YY17 BZU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY17 BZU, 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 YY17 BZU registered?

YY17 BZU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is YY17 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 BZU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY17 BZU have outstanding finance?

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