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DE08 LEY

2020 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 61,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 103,138 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 103,138 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,814 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2024 38,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 85,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,148 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,024 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 53,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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DE08 LEY is a 2020 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE08 LEY, 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 DE08 LEY registered?

DE08 LEY is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is DE08 LEY safe to buy?

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