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EX17 XPN

2017 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 XPN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,348 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 48,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,160 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 45,160 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 41,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,441 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,551 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 34,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,342 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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EX17 XPN is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX17 XPN, 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 EX17 XPN registered?

EX17 XPN is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is EX17 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX17 XPN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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