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YK17 YJV

2017 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,172 mi
Last recorded128,172 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 YJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 115,093 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 101,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 85,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre waring on outer shoulder

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 68,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 48,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 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 YJV is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

YK17 YJV is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2017.

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