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SF17 VHY

2017 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 VHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,125 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 56,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 46,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 13,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 13,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 11,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 10,179 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

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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SF17 VHY is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF17 VHY, 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 SF17 VHY?

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What year was SF17 VHY registered?

SF17 VHY is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SF17 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 VHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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