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LK20 UPD

2020 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK20 UPD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,382 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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LK20 UPD is a 2020 BMW 120 in White 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 LK20 UPD, 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

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What year was LK20 UPD registered?

LK20 UPD is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2020.

Is LK20 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK20 UPD 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.

Does LK20 UPD have outstanding finance?

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