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YB17 MTO

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 MTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,212 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-osf shocker damp-

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,574 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,574 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,500 miles
Pass 14 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 MTO is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

YB17 MTO is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is YB17 MTO safe to buy?

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