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EL55 LUV

2019 BMW 120

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,289 mi
Last recorded84,289 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 12034,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL55 LUV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,405 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 28,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 43,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 31,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 4,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 20,583 miles

undertrays fitted

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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EL55 LUV is a 2019 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 34,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL55 LUV, 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 7 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL55 LUV registered?

EL55 LUV is a 2019 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2019.

Is EL55 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL55 LUV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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