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DJ57 ELL

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,005 mi
Last recorded54,005 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ57 ELL
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,005 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2023 43,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 36,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 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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DJ57 ELL is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black 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 DJ57 ELL registered?

DJ57 ELL is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is DJ57 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ57 ELL 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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