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AD59 KGO

2009 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 KGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 67,101 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2024 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low front end damaged poss more than adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,472 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,505 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,355 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 43,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,443 miles

Front brake pads look low

Rear rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,491 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,909 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outeredges

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 KGO is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KGO, 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 AD59 KGO registered?

AD59 KGO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is AD59 KGO safe to buy?

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