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CK59 BTY

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,519 mi
Last recorded137,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 BTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,519 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,061 miles

Brake warning lamp on in cluster.

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Differential end. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mounting worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tpms lamp on,

Fail 6 Oct 2023 115,061 miles

Brake warning lamp on in cluster.

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Differential end. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Top mounting worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tpms lamp on,

Fail 6 Oct 2023 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Brake pad Retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning lamp on in cluster.

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Differential end. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mounting worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tpms lamp on,

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,581 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,244 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 60,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,735 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 36,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,306 miles

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

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

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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CK59 BTY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK59 BTY, 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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CK59 BTY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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