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BMW 1 SERIES2017 · 2.0L DIESEL

MM02 ABM

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This 2017 BMW 1 SERIES is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1995cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 90,210.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 23 March 2026 at 90,210 miles which returned with no defects. This clean result follows a period of generally high maintenance standards. While a minor failure occurred in March 2025, the vehicle was rectified and retested just four days later, indicating that the owner is responsive to immediate safety and compliance requirements rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant increase in usage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered 27,908 miles in a single year. This contrasts sharply with the period between February 2024 and March 2024, where only 1,165 miles were recorded. The recent surge in mileage places higher demand on wear-related components, particularly the suspension bushings, brake assemblies, and tyre tread depth. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the undercarriage and braking system given the recent high-mileage interval. Although the MOT has passed, high-mileage BMWs of this era often exhibit wear on front control arm bushes and leaking shock absorbers. Inspect the brake discs for signs of uneven wear or thinning, as the increased annual mileage accelerates component degradation. Since the record shows no structural corrosion or recurring advisories, the integrity of the chassis appears sound, but the mechanical components require a thorough check to ensure the recent heavy usage has not caused hidden strain.

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68
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 23 March 2026 at 90,210 miles which returned with no defects. This clean result follows a period of generally high maintenance standards. While a minor failure occurred in March 2025, the vehicle was rectified and retested just four days later, indicating that the owner is responsive to immediate safety and compliance requirements rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant increase in usage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered 27,908 miles in a single year. This contrasts sharply with the period between February 2024 and March 2024, where only 1,165 miles were recorded. The recent surge in mileage places higher demand on wear-related components, particularly the suspension bushings, brake assemblies, and tyre tread depth. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the undercarriage and braking system given the recent high-mileage interval. Although the MOT has passed, high-mileage BMWs of this era often exhibit wear on front control arm bushes and leaking shock absorbers. Inspect the brake discs for signs of uneven wear or thinning, as the increased annual mileage accelerates component degradation. Since the record shows no structural corrosion or recurring advisories, the integrity of the chassis appears sound, but the mechanical components require a thorough check to ensure the recent heavy usage has not caused hidden strain.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW 1 Series (MM02 ABM), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2024 to March 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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