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RX17 WXM

2017 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,676 mi
Last recorded42,676 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 WXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 38,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 34,251 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre reading on 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2021 24,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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RX17 WXM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red 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 RX17 WXM, 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 RX17 WXM registered?

RX17 WXM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is RX17 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 WXM 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.

Does RX17 WXM have outstanding finance?

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