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BG59 HGO

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,182 mi
Last recorded133,182 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 133,182 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear has slightly corroded corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2025 133,182 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear has slightly corroded corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 128,451 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 124,293 miles

Rear rear axel has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,591 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to dpf & modified (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,225 miles

nsr tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 25,014 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HGO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HGO, 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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BG59 HGO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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