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BG59 XEO

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Both outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,954 miles

Stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,406 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 52,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working LED LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut exposing cord rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut exposing cord rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,345 miles

windscreen washers weak, but provide sufficient washer liquid

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 31,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,440 miles

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge.

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 26,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge.

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 22,556 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 16,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,416 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)

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 XEO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

BG59 XEO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is BG59 XEO safe to buy?

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