2017 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · ML66 RXJ
2017 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 88,375 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML66 RXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 88,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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ML66 RXJ 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 (ML66 RXJ) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ML66 RXJ Mileage History
- 12/02/202447,988 mi
- 26/07/202449,499 mi+1,511 mi
- 12/07/202568,774 mi+19,275 mi
- 02/07/202688,375 mi+19,601 mi
- 03/07/202688,375 mi
Average of roughly 16,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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