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SM06 COB

2017 BMW 2 Series

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,472 mi
Last recorded44,472 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 COB
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 44,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working suspect pump fault (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,086 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 33,086 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 21,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 20,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 13,325 miles

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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SM06 COB is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM06 COB registered?

SM06 COB is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is SM06 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 COB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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