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CW54 RLW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 RLW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 101,084 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,027 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 98,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,923 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,197 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,802 miles

Slight bind in offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,962 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,512 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,960 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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CW54 RLW 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 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 CW54 RLW, 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 CW54 RLW registered?

CW54 RLW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is CW54 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 RLW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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