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YM66 GZV

2017 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 22546,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM66 GZV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 80,095 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 73,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,735 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,044 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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YM66 GZV is a 2017 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM66 GZV registered?

YM66 GZV is a 2017 BMW 225, first registered on 11 January 2017.

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