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AYL 5A

2020 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYL 5A
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big round ones starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front damp (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge need replaced now and tracking done 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,271 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low and are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires poking out, both edges worn, and has a buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires poking out and has a buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low and are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade required

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,746 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge and tracking when new ones fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,529 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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AYL 5A is a 2020 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYL 5A, 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.

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What year was AYL 5A registered?

AYL 5A is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2020.

Is AYL 5A safe to buy?

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