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BF59 WCM

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,547 mi
Last recorded153,547 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 WCM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 153,547 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 153,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,169 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2024 149,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 110,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,933 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF outer tyre edge light wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,803 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,437 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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BF59 WCM is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

BF59 WCM is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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