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FGZ 1815

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 1815
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worse (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worse (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 101,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worse (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worse (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,083 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 33,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 20,878 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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FGZ 1815 is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGZ 1815, 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 FGZ 1815?

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What year was FGZ 1815 registered?

FGZ 1815 is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is FGZ 1815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 1815 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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