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C21 BAF

2017 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,701 mi
Last recorded34,701 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 BAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,701 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 34,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 29,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 27,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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C21 BAF is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 C21 BAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 BAF registered?

C21 BAF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is C21 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 BAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C21 BAF have outstanding finance?

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