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CX59 RZU

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,396 mi
Last recorded170,396 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 170,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe mounting area repaired covered in underseal

Fail 4 Apr 2026 170,389 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 141,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,107 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,700 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tranmission rubber donut is spliting

wet weather test

Pass 25 Aug 2014 70,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,369 miles

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

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 RZU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CX59 RZU, 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 CX59 RZU registered?

CX59 RZU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CX59 RZU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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