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AU59 RPZ

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 157,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 136,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,470 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,766 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,932 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,638 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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AU59 RPZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AU59 RPZ, 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 AU59 RPZ registered?

AU59 RPZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 RPZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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