BMW 225 (2017)
2017 BMW 225
CarHunch analysed 932 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW 225. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 BMW 225 is a reliably built car that passes its MOT first time nearly 90% of the time, notably outperforming the UK average of 80%—but a concerning 23.7% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above the typical threshold and worth investigating on any used example. Hybrid and diesel versions perform virtually identically on the test, both around 89%.
At just under 50,000 miles median, these cars are running at typical mileage for their age, and while failures average less than one per vehicle, the high advisory count of 5.2 suggests minor wear items crop up regularly. When shopping for one, budget for consumables and get a full history check to confirm any dangerous defects have been properly resolved.
What to check before buying a 2017 BMW 225
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (76%) | 710 | 89.5% | 0.83 |
| Diesel (17%) | 160 | 89.4% | 0.88 |
| Petrol (7%) | 62 | 93.7% | 0.44 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 BMW 225 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 BMW 225 vehicles fall between 35,033 and 66,809 miles.
2017 BMW 225 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 844 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 BMW 225
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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34.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.1%
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9.9%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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