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GU17 GKA

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,485 mi
Last recorded42,485 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 GKA
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 28,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

pedestrian protection system light on

suspension component at front noisy but splash shields and undertrays prevent proper inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,929 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 18,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,504 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 26,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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GU17 GKA 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 66.7%.

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 GU17 GKA registered?

GU17 GKA is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is GU17 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 GKA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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