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Y29 LMM

2003 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests50 (40 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 LMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

40 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,607 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes 70% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2025 116,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,343 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 43,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,502 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on braking surface

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on braking surface

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 20,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 20,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,564 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy BUT HAS SUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 104,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top stabilizer bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,856 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,503 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,203 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 69,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,338 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,616 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,377 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,443 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 26,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,996 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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Y29 LMM is a 2003 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y29 LMM, 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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Y29 LMM is a 2003 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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