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BV17 NCN

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,900 mi
Last recorded43,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 NCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,900 miles

slight oil lean from rear diff

Fail 23 Feb 2026 43,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil lean from rear diff

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,004 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Mar 2024 31,199 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,186 miles

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

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,529 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2022 21,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 13,545 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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BV17 NCN is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV17 NCN, 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 BV17 NCN registered?

BV17 NCN is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is BV17 NCN safe to buy?

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