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R40 HDS

2017 BMW 2 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,218 mi
Last recorded46,218 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HDS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,218 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 46,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,452 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 25,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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R40 HDS 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 R40 HDS registered?

R40 HDS is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is R40 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 HDS 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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