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YA17 RYB

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,363 mi
Last recorded104,363 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 RYB
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,356 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner lower. 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,356 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner lower. 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,987 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge of tyre recorded 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges of tyre recorded 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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YA17 RYB is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YA17 RYB registered?

YA17 RYB is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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