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K23 SFM

2017 BMW 2 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,203 mi
Last recorded47,203 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 SFM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,203 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 47,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 92,666 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 36,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw has gone in at an obscure angle ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 22,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 11,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,523 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 36,588 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,065 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 24,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 8,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,389 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 31,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 6,418 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,206 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

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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K23 SFM is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K23 SFM registered?

K23 SFM is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 27 September 2017.

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