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WG17 VZF

2017 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 VZF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,470 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,003 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,639 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,080 miles

Offside Front tyre worn thin on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2022 73,080 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn thin on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2021 47,760 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 29,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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WG17 VZF is a 2017 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG17 VZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG17 VZF registered?

WG17 VZF is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is WG17 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 VZF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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