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HJ17 OZW

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 OZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,601 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edge also Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also wearing worn 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly across rear axle (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 72,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 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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HJ17 OZW is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ17 OZW, 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 HJ17 OZW registered?

HJ17 OZW is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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