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CA59 CKU

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 CKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,851 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (upper front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 153,838 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 146,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2024 146,426 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s inoperative + o/s too low (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,795 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 118,262 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower bent arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,253 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 110,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Fail 10 Jul 2019 107,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,459 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 CKU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

CA59 CKU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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