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PF17 ARU

2017 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,003 mi
Last recorded77,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF17 ARU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,663 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 69,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,952 miles

Offside Rear tread on 3.2mm

Pass 28 May 2020 25,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2020

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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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PF17 ARU is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey 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 PF17 ARU, 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 PF17 ARU?

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What year was PF17 ARU registered?

PF17 ARU is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is PF17 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF17 ARU 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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