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BW17 FWL

2017 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,726 mi
Last recorded43,726 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 FWL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,726 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,141 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,539 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 34,539 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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BW17 FWL is a 2017 BMW 125 in Black 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 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 BW17 FWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW17 FWL registered?

BW17 FWL is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is BW17 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 FWL 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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