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AK59 VPF

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,009 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,760 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy joint weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/40/zr18 85yRF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,624 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,550 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,500 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,868 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,931 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,275 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2015 41,535 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,863 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 VPF is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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