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AK59 BFN

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,625 mi
Last recorded40,625 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,625 miles

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre cracked

unable to get emissions reading

Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre cracked

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,974 miles

Front tyres both cracking in tread

Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,974 miles

Front tyres both cracking in tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,843 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in tread and cracked.

Offside front tyre cracked in tread.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,183 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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AK59 BFN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK59 BFN, 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 AK59 BFN registered?

AK59 BFN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AK59 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 BFN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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