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MLA 81L

2019 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 12034,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 81L
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 40,547 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 40,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 34,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 26,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 22,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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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MLA 81L is a 2019 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MLA 81L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLA 81L registered?

MLA 81L is a 2019 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2019.

Is MLA 81L safe to buy?

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