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LG17 VZE

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 VZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 71,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,482 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 60,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,408 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 10,824 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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LG17 VZE is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LG17 VZE, 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 LG17 VZE registered?

LG17 VZE is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is LG17 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG17 VZE 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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