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BK59 DHC

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,812 mi
Last recorded119,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DHC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,317 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,317 miles

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL LEAK AT FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,189 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system flexi pipe in poor condition system loose

Fail 17 Oct 2016 84,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system flexi pipe in poor condition system loose

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,322 miles

front inner brake pads 5mm

front tyres 3/5/4 mm

rear brake pads 4mm

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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BK59 DHC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK59 DHC, 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 BK59 DHC registered?

BK59 DHC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BK59 DHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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