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AB04 ORA

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,150 mi
Last recorded113,150 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ORA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 113,150 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 90,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 72,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2022 53,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 39,721 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 25,169 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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AB04 ORA is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB04 ORA, 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

How do I check the history of AB04 ORA?

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What year was AB04 ORA registered?

AB04 ORA is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AB04 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 ORA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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