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WH17 GZW

2017 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH17 GZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,990 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower forward most suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's have inner and outer edge wear, N/S/F outer edge near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's close to manufacturers wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 47,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 23,512 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 15,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,279 miles
Pass 4 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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WH17 GZW is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WH17 GZW, 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.

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What year was WH17 GZW registered?

WH17 GZW is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2017.

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