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CU09 LFX

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,673 mi
Last recorded91,673 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 91,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,540 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust broken emmision test not done

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,540 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust broken emmision test not done

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,904 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 85,904 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,035 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 67,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,517 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 43,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,541 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,541 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on.

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,850 miles

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,817 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,921 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 LFX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU09 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

CU09 LFX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is CU09 LFX safe to buy?

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