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CA59 XCU

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,164 mi
Last recorded202,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 202,164 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 16 Jul 2025 202,164 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 197,111 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 192,157 miles

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 Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 191,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake pad retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake pad retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (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 Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 178,748 miles

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

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

park brake limits just met

strut top bearing stiff in operation offside front

Pass 14 Jul 2021 159,876 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside headlight bracket defective no effect on function

number plate lights dim

park brake limits just met

Pass 24 Jul 2020 148,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 139,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 126,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,233 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,436 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,120 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 XCU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

CA59 XCU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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