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AD53 MMS

2019 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 12034,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MMS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,313 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,602 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,596 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,877 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,162 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,491 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 50,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 39,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 27,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,501 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on inner + outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre bold on inner + outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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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AD53 MMS is a 2019 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD53 MMS, 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 AD53 MMS registered?

AD53 MMS is a 2019 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2019.

Is AD53 MMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MMS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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