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MF17 CVJ

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 72,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,416 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,415 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp vertical aim error messge also on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,934 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 49,933 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative vertical aim fault also on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,304 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 39,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,888 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 18,159 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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MF17 CVJ is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF17 CVJ, 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 MF17 CVJ registered?

MF17 CVJ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is MF17 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF17 CVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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