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AF17 JGX

2017 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,267 mi
Last recorded160,267 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 JGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 160,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 132,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 132,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 106,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,330 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,139 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,139 miles

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

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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AF17 JGX is a 2017 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF17 JGX, 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

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What year was AF17 JGX registered?

AF17 JGX is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AF17 JGX safe to buy?

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