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AD59 OTW

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OTW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,467 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 141,467 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,785 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 132,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,692 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 121,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,990 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,862 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,433 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTW 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 68.4%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

AD59 OTW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is AD59 OTW safe to buy?

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