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WL17 AHY

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,800 mi
Last recorded48,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL17 AHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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WL17 AHY is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WL17 AHY, 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 WL17 AHY registered?

WL17 AHY is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is WL17 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL17 AHY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL17 AHY have outstanding finance?

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