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AD17 DFX

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,772 mi
Last recorded16,772 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 DFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 16,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 16,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 14,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 12,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 9,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 8,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 5,937 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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AD17 DFX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD17 DFX, 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 AD17 DFX registered?

AD17 DFX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is AD17 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 DFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD17 DFX have outstanding finance?

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