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HG17 BVU

2017 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,106 mi
Last recorded27,106 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW K Series12,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 BVU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 27,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 27,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,129 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 14,800 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 14,800 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HG17 BVU is a 2017 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 12,761 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 BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG17 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 9 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG17 BVU registered?

HG17 BVU is a 2017 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is HG17 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG17 BVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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