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YA17 THG

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 THG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 57,133 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,948 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,245 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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YA17 THG 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 YA17 THG, 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 YA17 THG registered?

YA17 THG is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is YA17 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA17 THG 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 YA17 THG have outstanding finance?

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