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BC17 FBY

2017 BMW 125

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,882 mi
Last recorded36,882 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FBY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 26,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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BC17 FBY is a 2017 BMW 125 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC17 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC17 FBY registered?

BC17 FBY is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is BC17 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 FBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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