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AU17 SZR

2017 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 SZR
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 86,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,048 miles

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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AU17 SZR is a 2017 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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How do I check the history of AU17 SZR?

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What year was AU17 SZR registered?

AU17 SZR is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is AU17 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 SZR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU17 SZR have outstanding finance?

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