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LW17 YWS

2017 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 YWS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,570 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 88,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 79,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 42,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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LW17 YWS is a 2017 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW17 YWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW17 YWS registered?

LW17 YWS is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is LW17 YWS safe to buy?

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