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YK17 XWB

2017 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 XWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 38,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face outer edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 26,414 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 26,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 19,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Mar 2020 17,150 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 XWB is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange 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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YK17 XWB is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is YK17 XWB safe to buy?

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