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CX59 OUW

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,266 mi
Last recorded121,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 OUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,266 miles

Nearside Front jack pad missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,233 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front jack pad missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 104,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,702 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,795 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,069 miles

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

no smoke detected

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

no smoke detected

Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX59 OUW is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CX59 OUW, 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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CX59 OUW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is CX59 OUW safe to buy?

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