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OV17 WRL

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 WRL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,432 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 59,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PINION SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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OV17 WRL is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 OV17 WRL, 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

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What year was OV17 WRL registered?

OV17 WRL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is OV17 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV17 WRL 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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