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CG56 GAL

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG56 GAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 166,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 142,573 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 142,347 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 130,890 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 130,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,513 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 97,139 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Lower under trays fitted

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

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside cover sill fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,996 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside cover sill fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,620 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,480 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,442 miles

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

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

smoke emissions too low to print out

Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,250 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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CG56 GAL 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 72.2%.

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 CG56 GAL, 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 CG56 GAL registered?

CG56 GAL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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