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LA17 XLJ

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,126 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,922 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,379 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 51,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,254 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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LA17 XLJ 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 77.8%.

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 LA17 XLJ registered?

LA17 XLJ is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is LA17 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 XLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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