CarVerify

Free Car Check

L18 AWY

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,801 mi
Last recorded182,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 182,801 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion, suspension/structure etc

Fail 3 Jul 2025 182,801 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion, suspension/structure etc

Pass 25 Jan 2024 177,941 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 177,853 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 16 Dec 2022 171,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,171 miles

Offside Front wiper stat to smear screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,037 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 65,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 46,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,139 miles

Non run flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has two puncture repairs

Only one horn operating

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,139 miles

Only one horn operating

Non run flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle

Offside rear tyre has two puncture repairs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L18 AWY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L18 AWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L18 AWY?

You can check the full history of L18 AWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L18 AWY registered?

L18 AWY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 February 2009.

Is L18 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 AWY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L18 AWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L18 AWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.