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GY17 WZL

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 WZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 60,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 245.35.18 88Y. RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

strongly recommend that both rear tyres are changed as soon as possible.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 44,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 88Y. RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 245.35.18 88Y. RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

strongly recommend that both rear tyres are changed as soon as possible.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,211 miles
Pass 25 May 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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GY17 WZL is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 GY17 WZL, 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.

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What year was GY17 WZL registered?

GY17 WZL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2017.

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The MOT history for GY17 WZL 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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