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NC17 SON

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC17 SON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 86,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 71,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 60,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 52,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 46,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 46,512 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,061 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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NC17 SON is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NC17 SON, 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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How do I check the history of NC17 SON?

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What year was NC17 SON registered?

NC17 SON is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is NC17 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC17 SON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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