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VE66 YBS

2017 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 YBS
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 82,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,695 miles

Rear inner edges of rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,520 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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VE66 YBS is a 2017 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE66 YBS registered?

VE66 YBS is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 9 January 2017.

Is VE66 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 YBS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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