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AO17 VNL

2017 BMW 225

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VNL
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 70,618 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,886 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit,advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm.damage to tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 51,746 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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AO17 VNL is a 2017 BMW 225 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 46,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO17 VNL registered?

AO17 VNL is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 8 June 2017.

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