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AJ53 EDY

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,422 mi
Last recorded92,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,422 miles

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL

Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL

Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam & air frehener ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASHCAM ()

Fail 29 Dec 2023 79,264 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASHCAM ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,178 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 31,178 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,621 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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AJ53 EDY is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 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 AJ53 EDY, 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 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 EDY registered?

AJ53 EDY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2014.

Is AJ53 EDY safe to buy?

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