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BD59 DYF

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 DYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 141,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,625 miles

Front Both front Shock absorber dust guard/bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost inner Bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner pin bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Alloy wheel inner rim heavily scored.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 22 Jan 2025 132,625 miles

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

Front Both front Shock absorber dust guard/bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost inner Bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner pin bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Alloy wheel inner rim heavily scored.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and centre 3/4's low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 128,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and centre 3/4's low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,711 miles

Exhaust system loose brackets not supporting

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal at time of test needs attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system loose brackets not supporting

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal at time of test needs attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,260 miles

Central Exhaust flexi-pipe rattling - No leak

Nearside Front Light sidewall damage - no cords visible

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,746 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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BD59 DYF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYF, 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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BD59 DYF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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