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L29 OWL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,763 mi
Last recorded160,763 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 OWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 160,763 miles

Slight free movement in hand brake

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 160,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight free movement in hand brake

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 147,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 147,116 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,373 miles

Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,877 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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L29 OWL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L29 OWL, 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 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L29 OWL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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