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BJ59 YWO

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YWO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 142,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 119,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front upper top mounting noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,243 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,369 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

brake fluid change service indicator illuminated

o/s/rear brake pad sensor wire broken

rear brake pad wear waring indicator illuminated

service oil change lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,757 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

service light illuminated

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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BJ59 YWO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ59 YWO, 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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BJ59 YWO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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