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GC66 AVG

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC66 AVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,642 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2025 60,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,030 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 40,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2022 33,013 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,722 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 18,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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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GC66 AVG is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GC66 AVG, 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 GC66 AVG registered?

GC66 AVG is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is GC66 AVG safe to buy?

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