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FH17 ZDM

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 ZDM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from top left of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 45,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from top left of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 42,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 40,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 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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FH17 ZDM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FH17 ZDM, 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 FH17 ZDM?

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What year was FH17 ZDM registered?

FH17 ZDM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is FH17 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 ZDM 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.

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