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Y4 FFY

2020 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,881 mi
Last recorded33,881 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 FFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 33,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 225/40r18 92y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 33,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 225/40r18 92y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,909 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 27,909 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 24,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,178 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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Y4 FFY 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 66.7%.

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 Y4 FFY, 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 Y4 FFY registered?

Y4 FFY is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is Y4 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 FFY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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