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YB17 MWE

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 99,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,389 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 96,389 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,623 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,435 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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YB17 MWE is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWE, 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 YB17 MWE registered?

YB17 MWE is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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