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AK59 UOP

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,142 mi
Last recorded166,142 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UOP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 166,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,571 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe and inner rear sills

tpms light on

Fail 20 Sep 2023 155,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on rear subframe and inner rear sills

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,748 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe very weak

Pass 1 Aug 2020 137,266 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 128,476 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 128,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,391 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER BODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,503 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 54,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,332 miles

Water in O/S wing repeater lense lamp function ok

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 UOP is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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