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AC58 CYV

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 CYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 148,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,705 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 23 Feb 2019 125,265 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 125,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,228 miles

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

brake warning light is on (yellow)

offside front suspension shock absorber is leaking advise replacement

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2018 116,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

brake warning light is on (yellow)

offside front suspension shock absorber is leaking advise replacement

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,959 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,013 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,439 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,439 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,377 miles

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

Handbrake imbalanced

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 52,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,232 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AC58 CYV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC58 CYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC58 CYV registered?

AC58 CYV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 February 2009.

Is AC58 CYV safe to buy?

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