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BG59 VLS

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,533 mi
Last recorded157,533 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 157,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 157,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 145,317 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 137,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,348 miles

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,008 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,195 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,281 miles

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre BALD inner edge and WORN outer

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,099 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BG59 VLS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BG59 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

BG59 VLS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is BG59 VLS safe to buy?

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