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BA66 LXE

2017 BMW 225

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 LXE
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,498 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 83,498 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,352 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (01/2023)

Pass 11 Feb 2023 61,316 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 61,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BA66 LXE is a 2017 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA66 LXE registered?

BA66 LXE is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 13 February 2017.

Is BA66 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 LXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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