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CU09 BVW

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 BVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 90,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate loose

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 81,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,397 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic covers fitted under side of car front -rear not allowing inspection

rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,192 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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CU09 BVW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CU09 BVW, 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 CU09 BVW registered?

CU09 BVW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is CU09 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 BVW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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