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MEZ 5554

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5554
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 26,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 62,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 24,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,867 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 21,820 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,639 miles

Bonnet Can Not Be Opened Cable Snapped

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 8,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,293 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,684 miles

osf+nsf tyres split and perrished in tread pattenrs 205/50/17 goodyear nct5 rft

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MEZ 5554 is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEZ 5554, 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 MEZ 5554?

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What year was MEZ 5554 registered?

MEZ 5554 is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is MEZ 5554 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 5554 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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