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FX17 OEL

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 OEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,017 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 78,017 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,299 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 65,299 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,922 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,598 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,792 miles

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

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

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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FX17 OEL is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX17 OEL, 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 FX17 OEL registered?

FX17 OEL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is FX17 OEL safe to buy?

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