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RA17 TJU

2017 BMW 225

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,384 mi
Last recorded94,384 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA17 TJU
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,384 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,274 miles

n/s washer jet spray is low

Fail 11 Mar 2024 83,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s washer jet spray is low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,542 miles

Wipers smearing.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers smearing.

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 TJU is a 2017 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA17 TJU registered?

RA17 TJU is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is RA17 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA17 TJU 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.

Does RA17 TJU have outstanding finance?

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