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KU17 FZA

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 FZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 71,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing edges outer getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has slight travel

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,342 miles

rear wiper split

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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KU17 FZA is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey 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 KU17 FZA, 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 KU17 FZA registered?

KU17 FZA is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is KU17 FZA safe to buy?

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