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AV59 KUT

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KUT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,047 miles

Nearside Front n/s front fog light adrift in bumper panel

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper arm pivot slightly seized preventing good contact with screen

Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several bushes wearing on arms strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts and offside rear strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going out of shape on inner edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going out of shape on inner edge 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,082 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 16 Oct 2014 62,032 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,900 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,271 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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AV59 KUT is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV59 KUT, 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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AV59 KUT is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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