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FY17 BFM

2017 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,918 mi
Last recorded21,918 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 BFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 20,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 20,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 9,633 miles
Pass 14 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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FY17 BFM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver 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 FY17 BFM, 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 FY17 BFM?

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What year was FY17 BFM registered?

FY17 BFM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is FY17 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 BFM 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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