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B9 LLV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,852 mi
Last recorded219,852 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 219,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 211,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 201,204 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 188,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 175,645 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 163,037 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2019 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 133,963 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 133,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,011 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,425 miles

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)

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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B9 LLV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B9 LLV, 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 B9 LLV registered?

B9 LLV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is B9 LLV safe to buy?

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