2017 BMW 1 Series · 121,511 MOT tests
2017 BMW 1 Series reliability
2017 BMW 1 Seriess fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 1 Series years (121,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,459
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 121,511
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.1% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.16%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.01%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.87%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.88%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.84%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2017 BMW 1 Seriess fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 1 Series years (121,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.21% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW 1 Series shows 49,459 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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