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YL17 EXN

2017 BMW 225

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,948 mi
Last recorded69,948 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 EXN
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 69,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted advise run out check to check serviceability of alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 34,948 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted advise run out check to check serviceability of alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,224 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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YL17 EXN is a 2017 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL17 EXN?

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What year was YL17 EXN registered?

YL17 EXN is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 EXN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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