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L700 SWE

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,205 mi
Last recorded40,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 SWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 40,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 30,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2024 30,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,352 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 25,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 17,784 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jan 2021 10,495 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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L700 SWE is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L700 SWE, 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 L700 SWE registered?

L700 SWE is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is L700 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 SWE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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