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YH17 EOX

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,528 mi
Last recorded153,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 EOX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 153,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 146,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 131,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 112,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,875 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,314 miles

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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YH17 EOX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH17 EOX, 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 YH17 EOX registered?

YH17 EOX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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