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CP59 AEL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 AEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays /engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2022 64,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays /engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,595 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted ,outer sills covered

Fail 21 Jun 2021 62,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted ,outer sills covered

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays / engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,486 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays / engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,857 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 47,854 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central stop lamp inoperative

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stop/start fault warning lamp comes on when vehicle first started

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,602 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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CP59 AEL 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 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 CP59 AEL, 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 CP59 AEL registered?

CP59 AEL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is CP59 AEL safe to buy?

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