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CP59 FXK

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,017 mi
Last recorded107,017 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 FXK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Noisy engine pulley

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 107,017 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Noisy engine pulley

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 98,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,361 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 94,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 88,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 88,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,348 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,741 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,741 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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CP59 FXK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

CP59 FXK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is CP59 FXK safe to buy?

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