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BD59 LTV

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,863 mi
Last recorded38,863 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 38,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,586 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting area within 30cm nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 37,586 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe support bracket excessively corroded and fractured(support/bracket which attaches to nearside rear front mounting point of subframe) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sub frame support bracket is corroded(bracket which attaches to rear subframe front mounting point)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting area within 30cm nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame front mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame front mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,032 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 34,975 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2018 32,520 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners & outers (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2017 30,294 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners & outers (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear minor cut in tyre tread outer section

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 14,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 LTV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD59 LTV, 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 BD59 LTV registered?

BD59 LTV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is BD59 LTV safe to buy?

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