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WJ17 OML

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,105 mi
Last recorded96,105 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 OML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,231 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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WJ17 OML 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 75%.

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 WJ17 OML, 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 WJ17 OML registered?

WJ17 OML is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is WJ17 OML safe to buy?

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