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YF17 WRV

2017 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 WRV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,810 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,943 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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 WRV is a 2017 BMW 125 in Black 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 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 WRV, 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

How do I check the history of YF17 WRV?

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What year was YF17 WRV registered?

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

Is YF17 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 WRV 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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