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WN17 GVM

2017 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 GVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 61,409 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 28,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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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WN17 GVM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WN17 GVM, 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 WN17 GVM registered?

WN17 GVM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is WN17 GVM safe to buy?

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