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LJ17 AVX

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 AVX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,762 miles

Offside headlamp lens fitted with a dip image corrector pad/tape

Fail 27 Jan 2026 76,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam kicks up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (At limits, Advise immediate replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Worn at inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,876 miles

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,987 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))

oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 23,528 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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LJ17 AVX 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 LJ17 AVX, 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 LJ17 AVX registered?

LJ17 AVX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ17 AVX 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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