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YF17 VMC

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 54,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 54,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 44,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 40,224 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on diff but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 34,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 26,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 20,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 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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YF17 VMC is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF17 VMC, 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 YF17 VMC registered?

YF17 VMC is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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