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BE51 CUN

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 CUN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,191 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension arms and subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,036 miles

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,196 miles

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns-os front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns-os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,582 miles

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 62,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,176 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BE51 CUN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BE51 CUN, 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 BE51 CUN registered?

BE51 CUN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BE51 CUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE51 CUN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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