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HS17 LVC

2017 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS17 LVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,303 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 72,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,752 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 20 Dec 2023 43,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 42,537 miles

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

Oil leak at nearside driveshaft seal

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 29,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,751 miles

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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HS17 LVC is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HS17 LVC, 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 HS17 LVC registered?

HS17 LVC is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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