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CA59 CLY

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,403 mi
Last recorded21,403 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 CLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 21,403 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 21,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 19,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 18,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 16,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,780 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 CLY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

CA59 CLY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is CA59 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 CLY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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