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BK59 LSN

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 132,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear and hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame ,rear arms , rear chassis and front struts undersealed

slight corrosion of rear inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake hoses ferrules greased

rear sub frame rear arms and rear chassis/underbody painted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,717 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front struts, rear sub frame, rear suspension arms and underbody parts freshly undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,047 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame ,rear suspension arms and underbody parts freshly painted/undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 124,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear and brake hoses ferrules greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,374 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,413 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,500 miles

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 LSN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSN, 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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What year was BK59 LSN registered?

BK59 LSN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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