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YY17 CBF

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,643 mi
Last recorded57,643 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,766 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 49,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 11,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 11,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 CBF 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 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 YY17 CBF, 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 YY17 CBF?

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What year was YY17 CBF registered?

YY17 CBF is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is YY17 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 CBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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