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AV59 HLY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,394 mi
Last recorded131,394 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HLY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,450 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

offside and nearside plastic sill covers

under body covers

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,342 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AV59 HLY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV59 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 HLY registered?

AV59 HLY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is AV59 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 HLY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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