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L9 XYW

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 XYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 46,778 miles

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

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

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 XYW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 XYW registered?

L9 XYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is L9 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 XYW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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