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CP59 AEX

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,717 mi
Last recorded49,717 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 AEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 49,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,315 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,646 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,743 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 AEX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CP59 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP59 AEX registered?

CP59 AEX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is CP59 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP59 AEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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