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BK59 LAE

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,139 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,593 miles

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

emissions to low for dsm reading

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,609 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 20,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LAE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

BK59 LAE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BK59 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 LAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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