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LM17 ZHD

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,922 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,061 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 99,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,502 miles
Pass 1 May 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 ZHD is a 2017 BMW 120 in White 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 LM17 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

LM17 ZHD is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is LM17 ZHD safe to buy?

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