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FG17 VYO

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 VYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 29,148 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 16 Dec 2024 28,228 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 13 Dec 2023 27,212 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 16 Dec 2022 25,904 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 24,983 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,481 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,955 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 23,953 miles

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

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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FG17 VYO is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG17 VYO, 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 FG17 VYO?

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What year was FG17 VYO registered?

FG17 VYO is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is FG17 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 VYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 VYO have outstanding finance?

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