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BF59 KAE

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,894 mi
Last recorded67,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 KAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 67,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axl corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,178 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,519 miles

UNDERTRAY &ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,393 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,406 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 42,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 29,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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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BF59 KAE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF59 KAE, 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 BF59 KAE registered?

BF59 KAE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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