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WJ17 UTL

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,508 mi
Last recorded72,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 UTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,508 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 72,507 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 22,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 20,614 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 UTL is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ17 UTL, 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 WJ17 UTL registered?

WJ17 UTL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is WJ17 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 UTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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