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SJ17 CLM

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 CLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel has been repaired with weld.

Fail 26 Sep 2025 81,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel has been repaired with weld.

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel welded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,054 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 54,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated grabbing lightly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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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SJ17 CLM is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ17 CLM, 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 SJ17 CLM registered?

SJ17 CLM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SJ17 CLM safe to buy?

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Does SJ17 CLM have outstanding finance?

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