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WK17 XGH

2017 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK17 XGH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,864 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread coverd in dirt (0.1 (b))

Central Rear plastic hand brake cable bracket broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn with play(brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play (guide block) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential all seals misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 95,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread coverd in dirt (0.1 (b))

Central Rear plastic hand brake cable bracket broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn with play(brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play (guide block) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential all seals misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 53,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,509 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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WK17 XGH is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK17 XGH, 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 WK17 XGH registered?

WK17 XGH is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for WK17 XGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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