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WV17 ZJZ

2017 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 ZJZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 53,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. O/S/F Headlight too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,080 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 ZJZ 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 88.9%.

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 WV17 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

WV17 ZJZ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is WV17 ZJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 ZJZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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