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AU59 XXH

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 XXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,203 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 148,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake caliper securing spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion can not be fully assesed due to plastic under trays fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 141,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 127,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 127,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 114,971 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 114,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor/misting of oil from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wing mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 25 Jun 2020 108,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor/misting of oil from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wing mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,329 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 May 2017 81,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,209 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,938 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,526 miles

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

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

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 XXH is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU59 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

AU59 XXH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AU59 XXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 XXH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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