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S2 BXW

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,150 mi
Last recorded73,150 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 BXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 51,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 42,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 16,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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S2 BXW is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S2 BXW, 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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How do I check the history of S2 BXW?

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What year was S2 BXW registered?

S2 BXW is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is S2 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 BXW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S2 BXW have outstanding finance?

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