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R3 EHE

2017 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EHE
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,449 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 116,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 105,199 miles

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 106,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 88,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre item embedded in tyre

Pass 12 May 2023 83,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,977 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 72,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 66,304 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 66,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,428 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 51,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,422 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 31,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R3 EHE is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 EHE registered?

R3 EHE is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is R3 EHE safe to buy?

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