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BM17 BPX

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,784 mi
Last recorded40,784 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 BPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 40,784 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 40,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspected leak under manifold heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 21,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 13,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 8,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 7,900 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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BM17 BPX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM17 BPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM17 BPX registered?

BM17 BPX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 BPX 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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