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BG59 XAV

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,137 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 98,137 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,283 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose ends very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose ends very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,537 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,786 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi is broken

Fail 31 Jan 2020 87,785 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust pipe flexi is broken

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,450 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,352 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,348 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn heavily on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,354 miles

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)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,297 miles

osf tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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 XAV 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 70%.

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 XAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 XAV registered?

BG59 XAV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is BG59 XAV safe to buy?

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