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AC58 ESG

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,366 mi
Last recorded139,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ESG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 139,366 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 218,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 107,872 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,434 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor incorrectly fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,606 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 31,271 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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
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AC58 ESG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

AC58 ESG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is AC58 ESG safe to buy?

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