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BN59 CXB

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 CXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 118,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,787 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,395 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip inside zone 'a' , but not bigger than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from unknown area due to under tray fitted in place (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,803 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,113 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,785 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,940 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall perished slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,407 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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BN59 CXB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN59 CXB, 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 BN59 CXB registered?

BN59 CXB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BN59 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 CXB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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