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YB17 ZXE

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 ZXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,269 miles

Front tyres starting to wear outer tread

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 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 ZXE is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB17 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

YB17 ZXE is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is YB17 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB17 ZXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB17 ZXE have outstanding finance?

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