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YF17 VNL

2017 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VNL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 102,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,363 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,465 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 24,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 27 Feb 2020 24,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YF17 VNL is a 2017 BMW 125 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF17 VNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF17 VNL registered?

YF17 VNL is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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The MOT history for YF17 VNL 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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