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WG17 JLX

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 JLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 155,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 145,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 136,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 126,876 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 108,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,433 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

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

Pass 29 May 2020 69,445 miles

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

damage to offside front wheel (outer)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 May 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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WG17 JLX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WG17 JLX, 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 WG17 JLX registered?

WG17 JLX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is WG17 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 JLX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG17 JLX have outstanding finance?

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