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YC17 SYW

2017 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,204 mi
Last recorded59,204 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 2 Series37,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 SYW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 59,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 54,404 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 54,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,852 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 44,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 37,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,836 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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YC17 SYW is a 2017 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC17 SYW registered?

YC17 SYW is a 2017 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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