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DS55 LYN

2020 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,211 mi
Last recorded33,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 33,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 22,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre as cut, but not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 12,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 12,370 miles

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

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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DS55 LYN 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 83.3%.

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 DS55 LYN, 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 DS55 LYN registered?

DS55 LYN is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is DS55 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LYN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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