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LM17 POF

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 POF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 74,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 46,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 34,364 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 34,364 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225\40\18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 33,202 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 33,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 26,995 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2020

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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 POF is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POF, 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 LM17 POF registered?

LM17 POF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is LM17 POF safe to buy?

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