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BK59 ZVV

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,726 mi
Last recorded158,726 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 158,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

undertray fitted front to rear not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2025 150,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Fail 29 Jul 2025 150,005 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2024 141,791 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 19%

Pass 27 Jul 2023 136,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear pad sensor rubbing on driveshaft

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,639 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 125,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,851 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 95,851 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,247 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose by flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,793 miles

Oil leak Diff input shaft seal

Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Diff input shaft seal

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,943 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,635 miles

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

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 ZVV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK59 ZVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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