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R27 FRM

2017 BMW 2 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FRM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,872 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front both sides washers weak (recommend attention)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front both sides washers weak (recommend attention)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 55,870 miles

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

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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R27 FRM is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 R27 FRM registered?

R27 FRM is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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