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BG59 FSE

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,243 mi
Last recorded158,243 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 158,243 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 156,362 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ns and os all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 21%

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre/s cracking MRF 2018 / 2019

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,166 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake efficiency 20%

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking: both front and NS REAR. Mrf 2018 and 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,997 miles

Front wipers slightly juddering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock body covered in dirt / sign of previous / historic leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,997 miles

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

Front wipers slightly juddering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock body covered in dirt / sign of previous / historic leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 147,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,524 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flex disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,145 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,551 miles

brake pad warning lamp on pads good

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,941 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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BG59 FSE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG59 FSE, 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 BG59 FSE registered?

BG59 FSE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is BG59 FSE safe to buy?

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