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AE20 MKV

2020 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,678 mi
Last recorded31,678 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE20 MKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 31,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 22,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 22,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,138 miles

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

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

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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AE20 MKV is a 2020 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 33,534 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 AE20 MKV, 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 6 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 AE20 MKV?

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What year was AE20 MKV registered?

AE20 MKV is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is AE20 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE20 MKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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