2017 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · MT17 BNV
2017 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2017. Recorded mileage 86,906 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MT17 BNV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 86,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT17 BNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 1 Series (MT17 BNV) between November 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
MT17 BNV Mileage History
- 02/11/202273,168 mi
- 12/01/202486,906 mi+13,738 mi
Average of roughly 11,511 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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