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MD17 WHJ

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake pads low (borderline pass)recommend brake check

o/s/f brake pads getting low

plastic covers on outer sills n/s and o/s

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2024 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on tread and perishing

n/s/f brake pads low (borderline pass)recommend brake check

o/s/f brake pads getting low

plastic covers on outer sills n/s and o/s

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,394 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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MD17 WHJ is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MD17 WHJ, 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 MD17 WHJ registered?

MD17 WHJ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is MD17 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD17 WHJ 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.

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