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SY17 OPB

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 OPB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 36,830 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Dec 2025 36,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Dec 2024 31,901 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 31,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 30,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 23,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,393 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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SY17 OPB is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey 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 SY17 OPB, 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

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What year was SY17 OPB registered?

SY17 OPB is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is SY17 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 OPB 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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