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AD04 OYL

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,524 mi
Last recorded26,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 OYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 26,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 21,193 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder cut and worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder cut ,no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 15,072 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 12,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 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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AD04 OYL is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AD04 OYL, 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 AD04 OYL registered?

AD04 OYL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is AD04 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 OYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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