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RS55 RKS

2017 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 RKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 69,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,104 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing flat on edges close to canvas

offside rear tyre wearing flat on inner edge close to canvas

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 20,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,955 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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RS55 RKS is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver 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 RS55 RKS, 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 RS55 RKS registered?

RS55 RKS is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2017.

Is RS55 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS55 RKS 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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