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H15 PES

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,206 mi
Last recorded20,206 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 PES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 5,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 4,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 4,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 4,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 3,841 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 3,235 miles
Pass 22 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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H15 PES is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 H15 PES, 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 H15 PES registered?

H15 PES is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is H15 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 PES 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.

Does H15 PES have outstanding finance?

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