MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged faded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Faded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured and faded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure Flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured and faded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Cannot test rear seat belts due to obstruction of objects
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non Obligatory mirror discoloured and faded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror discoloured
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK59 BFU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BFU, 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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AK59 BFU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 October 2009.
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