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T60 LWN

2003 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 LWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 99,307 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 99,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 121,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 97,736 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,478 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,478 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2021 94,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 91,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 90,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 89,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 88,084 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,232 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 May 2016 78,852 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,540 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 6 May 2014 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,635 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 9 May 2012 52,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2011 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rears have age cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,941 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 29,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,739 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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T60 LWN is a 2003 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 T60 LWN, 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 23 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T60 LWN is a 2003 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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