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YD17 VBC

2017 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 VBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,183 miles

Central Undertray missing fixings and hanging low, not likely to detach

Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm approx only just above mot minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,314 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 46,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,053 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 18 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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YD17 VBC is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YD17 VBC, 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 YD17 VBC registered?

YD17 VBC is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is YD17 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD17 VBC 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.

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