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AK59 VPC

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,111 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,919 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel is slightly damage on rim o/s/b

Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on the outer edge. large cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Reversing lighs not working

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,596 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,325 miles

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 17 Nov 2014 49,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AK59 VPC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPC, 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 AK59 VPC registered?

AK59 VPC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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