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YA66 VLW

2017 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 VLW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,965 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are split.

Both rear suspension bump stops are worn.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder also damaged on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Tyre damaged outer sidewall.

Fail 6 Oct 2025 99,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers are split.

Both rear suspension bump stops are worn.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder also damaged on outer sidewall.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre damaged outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,303 miles

Front both tires slightly cracking and worn on edges

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,245 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 61,245 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,743 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 17,820 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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YA66 VLW is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA66 VLW registered?

YA66 VLW is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 23 January 2017.

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