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WHZ 120

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 120
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 66,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,293 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2022 52,293 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below the legal limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,945 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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WHZ 120 is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHZ 120, 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 WHZ 120?

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What year was WHZ 120 registered?

WHZ 120 is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is WHZ 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 120 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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