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CE09 RXW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 RXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 125,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 125,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 91,594 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,492 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,026 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 20,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread area

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2012 19,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread area

both front tyres wearing outer edges

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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CE09 RXW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE09 RXW, 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 CE09 RXW registered?

CE09 RXW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is CE09 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 RXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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