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LA17 MWF

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,401 mi
Last recorded80,401 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 MWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 80,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,642 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,591 miles

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

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))

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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LA17 MWF is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LA17 MWF, 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 LA17 MWF registered?

LA17 MWF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is LA17 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 MWF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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