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R700 RAO

2017 BMW 125

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RAO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 50,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 39,209 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 39,190 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 25,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 14,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 9,311 miles

Undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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R700 RAO is a 2017 BMW 125 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R700 RAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R700 RAO registered?

R700 RAO is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is R700 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 RAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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