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2017 BMW 225 2.0L Petrol · SO17 OML

SO17 OML

2017 BMW 225 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2017. Recorded mileage 45,010 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 225
Year / Origin
2017 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
45,010 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean current MOT status. The most recent test conducted on 2 September 2025 at 45,010 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in late November 2024 at 41,727 miles, the immediate retest on the same day suggests the owner addressed the identified fault promptly without further delay. At nine years old, the recorded 45,010 miles represent an average of approximately 5,000 miles per annum, which is significantly below the national average for this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with intervals of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between the annual tests from November 2022 through September 2025. This low-mileage profile typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluids if the vehicle is not driven regularly. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most often affected by low-mileage use. Despite the lack of MOT advisories, the buyer must check for dry cracking on tyre sidewalls and perished suspension bushes, as these age by time rather than distance. The brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from rust buildup on the rotors. Given the clean history, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, provided the service history aligns with the low mileage data.

SO17 OML Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
  • 45,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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SO17 OML Mileage History

  1. 14/11/202232,577 mi
  2. 16/11/202337,530 mi+4,953 mi
  3. 25/11/202441,727 mi+4,197 mi
  4. 25/11/202441,727 mi
  5. 02/09/202545,010 mi+3,283 mi

Average of roughly 4,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SO17 OML MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 225 (SO17 OML) between November 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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