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X777 ALW

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX777 ALW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,390 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,145 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 65,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 39,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,830 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,635 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,971 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,455 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 23,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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X777 ALW is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X777 ALW, 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 X777 ALW registered?

X777 ALW is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is X777 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X777 ALW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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