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SW66 SVT

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 SVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE: Deep cut and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 74,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Unknown wiper condition. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Split and contaminated with oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE: Deep cut and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,908 miles

parking brake reading low on o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake reading low on o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,363 miles

slight damage to windscreen outside zone A in places

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,558 miles

Front Brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,359 miles

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

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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SW66 SVT is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SW66 SVT, 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 SW66 SVT?

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What year was SW66 SVT registered?

SW66 SVT is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is SW66 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW66 SVT 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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