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HK17 BVS

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 BVS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 66,528 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 56,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 56,204 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 46,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 36,225 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF and NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 36,225 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and Rear, inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF and NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, bottom central, bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 17,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 5,622 miles
Pass 12 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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HK17 BVS is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK17 BVS, 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 HK17 BVS registered?

HK17 BVS is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2017.

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