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WL17 JDO

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,367 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 22,392 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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WL17 JDO 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 85.7%.

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 WL17 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

WL17 JDO is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is WL17 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL17 JDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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