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RA17 FXW

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA17 FXW
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on shoulders 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on shoulders 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on shoulders 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on shoulders 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,461 miles

Nearside Wiper blade smears

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,307 miles

Nearside Wiper blade smears

Fail 13 Aug 2022 51,302 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade smears

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 32,763 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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RA17 FXW is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA17 FXW registered?

RA17 FXW is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is RA17 FXW safe to buy?

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