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CX09 RVE

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,913 mi
Last recorded160,913 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 RVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 160,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 154,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,186 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,159 miles

Tyre light on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,354 miles

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

No exhaust reading ( running to clean for smoke machine to detect reading )

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,415 miles

Lowered suspension fitted

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

Non standard exhaust fitted - slighty noisey

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,905 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,970 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 225/40 18, ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 225/40 18, ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,649 miles

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,649 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 85,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 51,306 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,299 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

dash brake warning lamp illuminated

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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CX09 RVE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 CX09 RVE, 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 CX09 RVE registered?

CX09 RVE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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