2017 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · BD17 BMV
2017 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 127,402 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD17 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 127,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD17 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 1 Series (BD17 BMV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BD17 BMV Mileage History
- 08/03/2023105,614 mi
- 08/03/2023105,614 mi
- 14/03/2024112,791 mi+7,177 mi
- 12/03/2025119,296 mi+6,505 mi
- 24/03/2026127,402 mi+8,106 mi
Average of roughly 7,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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