2017 BMW 2 Series 2.0L Petrol · M26 HOA
2017 BMW 2 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 52,024 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 HOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 52,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M26 HOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 2 Series (M26 HOA) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
M26 HOA Mileage History
- 10/07/202327,874 mi
- 08/07/202432,909 mi+5,035 mi
- 08/07/202432,909 mi
- 06/01/202535,179 mi+2,270 mi
- 05/01/202652,024 mi+16,845 mi
Average of roughly 9,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Charge Pipe Failure (N55 & B58 Engines)Moderate
The factory plastic charge pipe is prone to cracking under boost, especially on cars that have been tuned or driven hard.
- Tail Light Water Ingress & LED FailureModerate
The rear LED light clusters can suffer from seal failure, allowing water in and causing the indicators or brake lights to malfunction.
- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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