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CA59 AVG

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,029 mi
Last recorded130,029 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 AVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 130,029 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 130,029 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 129,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear subframe corroded, advise

Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear subframe corroded, advise

Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,220 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 111,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads wearing low n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,049 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 46,704 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,107 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,957 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,644 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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CA59 AVG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 CA59 AVG, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA59 AVG registered?

CA59 AVG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is CA59 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 AVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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