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FD17 BXX

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 BXX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 80,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 80,274 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable fouling on propshaft (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 27,392 miles

tyres slightly perished front nearside and offside and offside rear

Fail 6 May 2021 27,392 miles

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

tyres slightly perished front nearside and offside and offside rear

Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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FD17 BXX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD17 BXX, 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 FD17 BXX registered?

FD17 BXX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FD17 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 BXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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