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V29 ACB

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,663 mi
Last recorded114,663 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 ACB
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,663 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,662 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,079 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,178 miles

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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V29 ACB is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V29 ACB registered?

V29 ACB is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is V29 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 ACB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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