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B21 FRO

2017 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 FRO
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,847 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,223 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Handbrake cable retaining bracket broken above propshaft

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,800 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cable support clips cracked above prop shaft

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 23,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 17,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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B21 FRO is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 37,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B21 FRO registered?

B21 FRO is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is B21 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 FRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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