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EF17 GKN

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 GKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,207 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 73,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,455 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,975 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated front bonnet slightly catching (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light flickering

Offside Rear tyre torn on outer sidewall

Rear Both rear tyre's starting to wear on edges

electronic dipstick, couldn't check oil temperature

Fail 3 Dec 2020 37,975 miles

Offside Front fog light flickering

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated front bonnet slightly catching (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear hanging objects removed (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre torn on outer sidewall

Rear Both rear tyre's starting to wear on edges

electronic dipstick, couldn't check oil temperature

Pass 15 Jun 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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EF17 GKN is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF17 GKN, 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 EF17 GKN registered?

EF17 GKN is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is EF17 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 GKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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