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YK17 AAL

2017 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,570 mi
Last recorded25,570 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 AAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 25,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 23,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 20,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 20,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,566 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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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YK17 AAL is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YK17 AAL, 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

How do I check the history of YK17 AAL?

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What year was YK17 AAL registered?

YK17 AAL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YK17 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 AAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK17 AAL have outstanding finance?

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