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LM17 FDG

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 FDG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 83,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 25,639 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2020 25,623 miles

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

Under tray fitted

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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LM17 FDG is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM17 FDG, 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

How do I check the history of LM17 FDG?

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What year was LM17 FDG registered?

LM17 FDG is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is LM17 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 FDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM17 FDG have outstanding finance?

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