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OW17 HMV

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 HMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to Fail, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to Fail, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 64,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to Fail, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to Fail, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Contaminated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,565 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Cuts in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 38,256 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn very close to cord on outer edge

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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OW17 HMV is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 OW17 HMV, 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 OW17 HMV registered?

OW17 HMV is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is OW17 HMV safe to buy?

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