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B5 MDH

2017 BMW 120

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MDH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,043 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 48,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2025 115,847 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage rubbing on component (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 100,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 43,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 84,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 84,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 41,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 27,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,059 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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B5 MDH is a 2017 BMW 120 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 MDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 MDH registered?

B5 MDH is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is B5 MDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MDH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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