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C5 AWR

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,659 mi
Last recorded43,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AWR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 28,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 21,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 18,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 15,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,803 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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C5 AWR is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 AWR, 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 C5 AWR registered?

C5 AWR is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is C5 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 AWR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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