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J23 DOV

2017 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DOV
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,962 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 38,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 29,964 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,354 miles

O/S Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 13,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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J23 DOV is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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What year was J23 DOV registered?

J23 DOV is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is J23 DOV safe to buy?

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