2017 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · SM17 MAR
2017 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2017. Recorded mileage 66,394 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SM17 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 66,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM17 MAR 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 (SM17 MAR) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SM17 MAR Mileage History
- 15/06/202238,111 mi
- 15/06/202342,400 mi+4,289 mi
- 04/07/202446,869 mi+4,469 mi
- 03/07/202554,034 mi+7,165 mi
- 02/07/202666,394 mi+12,360 mi
Average of roughly 6,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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