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AF17 UWM

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 UWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,122 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 55,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 55,563 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 52,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,543 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,427 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 40,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 UWM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

AF17 UWM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is AF17 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 UWM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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