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KW17 NFY

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,317 mi
Last recorded74,317 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW17 NFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 50,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 28,447 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 28,447 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 23,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 19,129 miles

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

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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KW17 NFY is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW17 NFY, 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 KW17 NFY registered?

KW17 NFY is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is KW17 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW17 NFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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