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YK17 YDX

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,525 mi
Last recorded51,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 YDX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,725 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 25,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 20,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,558 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 YDX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDX, 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 YK17 YDX registered?

YK17 YDX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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