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WM17 XAO

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,794 mi
Last recorded37,794 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 XAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 37,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 May 2021 35,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,582 miles
Pass 23 May 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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WM17 XAO is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM17 XAO, 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

How do I check the history of WM17 XAO?

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What year was WM17 XAO registered?

WM17 XAO is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is WM17 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 XAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM17 XAO have outstanding finance?

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