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BT04 TOM

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,266 mi
Last recorded74,266 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 TOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,266 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 65,089 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 65,089 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 29,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 23,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BT04 TOM is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT04 TOM, 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 BT04 TOM registered?

BT04 TOM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is BT04 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 TOM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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