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HG17 EVB

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,837 mi
Last recorded30,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 EVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f TRE perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2024 22,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,454 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 18,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 17,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 14,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has raw edge from kerb contact

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has raw edge from kerb contact

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn more outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut in tyre outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

low tyre pressure warning light on dash indicating a low pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2020 11,257 miles
Pass 23 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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HG17 EVB is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HG17 EVB, 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 HG17 EVB registered?

HG17 EVB is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HG17 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG17 EVB 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 HG17 EVB have outstanding finance?

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