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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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517 BMW is a 1981 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 517 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 45 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 517 BMW?
You can check the full history of 517 BMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 517 BMW registered?
517 BMW is a 1981 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 1981.
Is 517 BMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 517 BMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 517 BMW have outstanding finance?
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