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L12 BNF

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,212 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock casing insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,446 miles

Both rear shock dust covers detached

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jan 2024 117,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear shock dust covers detached

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,227 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Rear registration plate light dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 114,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Rear registration plate light dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,037 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock casing insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock casing insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,942 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 95,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L12 BNF 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 L12 BNF, 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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L12 BNF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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