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WV17 UGM

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 UGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 99,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 90,891 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 75,529 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 68,338 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 60,173 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 60,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,556 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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WV17 UGM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV17 UGM, 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 WV17 UGM registered?

WV17 UGM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is WV17 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 UGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV17 UGM have outstanding finance?

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