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RO17 BFZ

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,209 mi
Last recorded77,209 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO17 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth outer edge (205/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S tyres worn on inner and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 42,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S tyres worn on inner and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,019 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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RO17 BFZ is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO17 BFZ registered?

RO17 BFZ is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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