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AK59 YWC

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,721 mi
Last recorded247,721 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 247,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 246,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 246,420 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 242,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 238,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 238,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 232,477 miles

Front Flexi loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 227,391 miles

Front Flexi loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 227,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Flexi loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 219,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 200,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 200,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 171,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 141,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 141,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,301 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe weak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 109,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust Flexi pipe weak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,002 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 YWC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

AK59 YWC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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