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YY17 DWP

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,033 mi
Last recorded61,033 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 DWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 61,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,898 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 49,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 47,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 25,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 22,489 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 DWP is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YY17 DWP, 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 DWP?

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What year was YY17 DWP registered?

YY17 DWP is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is YY17 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 DWP 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.

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