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ALC 772A

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,880 mi
Last recorded68,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 772A
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,880 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 45,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake wear warning on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,916 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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ALC 772A is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue 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 ALC 772A, 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

How do I check the history of ALC 772A?

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What year was ALC 772A registered?

ALC 772A is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is ALC 772A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 772A 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.

Does ALC 772A have outstanding finance?

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