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YC17 XAY

2017 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 XAY
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 129,274 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,998 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s/r light unit broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,998 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s/r light unit (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s/r light unit broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,841 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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YC17 XAY 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 YC17 XAY registered?

YC17 XAY is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YC17 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 XAY 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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