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YC17 JZU

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,129 mi
Last recorded60,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 JZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,129 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 59,863 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,063 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 44,714 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 34,065 miles

Rear advise pads low

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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YC17 JZU is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YC17 JZU, 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 YC17 JZU registered?

YC17 JZU is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YC17 JZU 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.

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