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GU17 GXY

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 GXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 52,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 48,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,557 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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GU17 GXY is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU17 GXY, 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 GU17 GXY?

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What year was GU17 GXY registered?

GU17 GXY is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is GU17 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 GXY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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