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BD59 AZV

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,456 mi
Last recorded85,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 AZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 85,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 26 Jan 2024 73,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,634 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft diff seal leaking

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated and centre hanger is broken

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 58,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,950 miles

Offside Front Lower exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2016 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 39,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,170 miles

NSF tyre cracking in tread

NSF tyre very close to exposing cords on outer edge

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

OSF tyre cracking in tread

OSF tyre very close to exposing cords on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,248 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)

front wipers smear slightly

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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BD59 AZV is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD59 AZV, 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 BD59 AZV registered?

BD59 AZV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BD59 AZV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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