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ET17 NBF

2017 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 NBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,571 miles
Pass 29 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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ET17 NBF is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 ET17 NBF, 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

How do I check the history of ET17 NBF?

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What year was ET17 NBF registered?

ET17 NBF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is ET17 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 NBF 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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