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L9 SXO

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,336 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 66,230 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2024 125,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 52,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,956 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 38,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 117,422 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,798 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 31,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,919 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 23,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,254 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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L9 SXO is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 L9 SXO, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 SXO registered?

L9 SXO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2018.

Is L9 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SXO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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