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SER 590

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSER 590
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,841 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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SER 590 is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SER 590, 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 SER 590?

You can check the full history of SER 590 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SER 590 registered?

SER 590 is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SER 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SER 590 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SER 590 have outstanding finance?

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