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SO17 KWJ

2017 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 KWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 56,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 46,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 32,818 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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SO17 KWJ is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SO17 KWJ, 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 SO17 KWJ?

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What year was SO17 KWJ registered?

SO17 KWJ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is SO17 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 KWJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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