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2017 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 APP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,138 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 1,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18. run flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 48,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18. run flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,879 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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YK17 APP is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red 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 APP, 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 YK17 APP registered?

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

Is YK17 APP safe to buy?

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