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DG17 LMK

2017 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 LMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 52,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on outer edge and worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 39,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on outer edge and worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 34,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 21,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 18,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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DG17 LMK is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG17 LMK, 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 DG17 LMK registered?

DG17 LMK is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is DG17 LMK safe to buy?

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