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YK17 YTJ

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush severely perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush severely perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 60,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle OSR tyre is non runflat (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush severely perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush severely perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,313 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 52,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 22,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 17,339 miles
Pass 26 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 YTJ is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

YK17 YTJ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2017.

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