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AD59 EWN

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 159,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 156,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 149,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 147,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,568 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 142,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 137,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 130,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 122,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 29 Nov 2012 96,790 miles

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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AD59 EWN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD59 EWN, 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.

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What year was AD59 EWN registered?

AD59 EWN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is AD59 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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