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W88 OLS

2017 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,425 mi
Last recorded69,425 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 OLS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 23,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,738 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 19,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 12,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,979 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from the rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Inner rim has been welded but appears satisfactory.

Offside Body component slightly loose Floor pan cover not secured along outer edge. Item secured in all other areas and not possible to fall off. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component slightly loose Sill trim panel damaged and not secured along lower edge. Secured in all other areas and unlikely to fall off. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 27,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 7,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 2,394 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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W88 OLS is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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W88 OLS is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 25 August 2017.

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