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YK17 URO

2017 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 URO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 79,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2025 73,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 72,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage of grease from track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,032 miles

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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YK17 URO is a 2017 BMW 125 in Grey 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 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 YK17 URO, 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 YK17 URO registered?

YK17 URO is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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