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YB17 GXU

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 GXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,527 miles

Rear Brake pads on about 4mm

Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pads on about 4mm

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall tearing close cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 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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YB17 GXU is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB17 GXU, 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.

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What year was YB17 GXU registered?

YB17 GXU is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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