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H18 LMM

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,525 mi
Last recorded154,525 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 154,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 143,675 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 133,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 133,834 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,284 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,582 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,599 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,765 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 26,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre is worn on the outer and iner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outter edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,296 miles

osf tyre outer edge stepped

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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H18 LMM is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 H18 LMM, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H18 LMM registered?

H18 LMM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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