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LJ17 VDD

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,515 mi
Last recorded56,515 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 52,846 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 52,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,358 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 31,354 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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LJ17 VDD is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDD, 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 LJ17 VDD registered?

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

Is LJ17 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 VDD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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