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L600 MSH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 MSH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,182 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 116,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 108,843 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd brake light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2024 108,829 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd brake light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 55 16 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose in the headlamp, bulb securing clip fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb securing clip fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,639 miles

under tray fitted unable to check testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,109 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,719 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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L600 MSH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L600 MSH, 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 L600 MSH registered?

L600 MSH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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