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A19 YSM

2023 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,407 mi
Last recorded12,407 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 12028,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 YSM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 12,407 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,647 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,958 miles

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

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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A19 YSM is a 2023 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2023 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 A19 YSM, 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 3 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A19 YSM registered?

A19 YSM is a 2023 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2023.

Is A19 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 YSM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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