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AM59 MWO

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,915 mi
Last recorded149,915 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MWO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,036 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,903 miles

engine oil low

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,865 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet latch sticking open (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

strong advise offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AM59 MWO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AM59 MWO, 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 AM59 MWO registered?

AM59 MWO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AM59 MWO safe to buy?

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