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CE17 ZXF

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp lens damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre Nail in outer tread 225/40 ZR18.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure warning symbol illuminated.

Fail 22 Jul 2026 96,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp lens damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre Nail in outer tread 225/40 ZR18.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure warning symbol illuminated.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2025 93,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,500 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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CE17 ZXF 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 CE17 ZXF, 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 CE17 ZXF registered?

CE17 ZXF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is CE17 ZXF safe to buy?

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