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Y55 AJM

2020 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 AJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edge and 2.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edge and 2.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,951 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Fail 25 Feb 2025 53,899 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,428 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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Y55 AJM is a 2020 BMW 120 in Blue 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 Y55 AJM, 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 Y55 AJM registered?

Y55 AJM is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is Y55 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 AJM 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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