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Y121 TAB

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,957 mi
Last recorded66,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 TAB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 66,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 17,217 miles
Pass 22 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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Y121 TAB is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y121 TAB, 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 Y121 TAB?

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What year was Y121 TAB registered?

Y121 TAB is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is Y121 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 TAB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y121 TAB have outstanding finance?

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