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AK17 CEF

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,729 mi
Last recorded73,729 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 CEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,729 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 73,729 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 60,209 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 60,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 46,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 27,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 20,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector damaged

Pass 30 Mar 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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AK17 CEF is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK17 CEF, 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 AK17 CEF registered?

AK17 CEF is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AK17 CEF safe to buy?

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