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L70 CEC

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,698 mi
Last recorded51,698 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 CEC
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 51,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,031 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,028 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 30,028 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,119 miles

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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L70 CEC 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 L70 CEC registered?

L70 CEC is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 15 November 2017.

Is L70 CEC safe to buy?

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