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AD59 KGU

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 KGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 163,860 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 163,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 157,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,919 miles

Offside Rear POOR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 151,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear POOR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,763 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,763 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 124,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel hoses

Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,837 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 59,137 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 59,137 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Dec 2013 47,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,609 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 KGU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

AD59 KGU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AD59 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 KGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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