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EM04 ALY

2017 BMW 2 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,752 mi
Last recorded138,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 ALY
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,752 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 114,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,875 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2021 41,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020

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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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EM04 ALY is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EM04 ALY?

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What year was EM04 ALY registered?

EM04 ALY is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 2 May 2017.

Is EM04 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM04 ALY 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 EM04 ALY have outstanding finance?

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