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DV59 CTU

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,346 mi
Last recorded161,346 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 CTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 144,937 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,021 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,861 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,077 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT LOW AND IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,146 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV59 CTU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV59 CTU, 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 DV59 CTU registered?

DV59 CTU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is DV59 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 CTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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