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BN59 PCU

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,888 mi
Last recorded177,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 177,888 miles

Rear rear number plate lights dim

Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 166,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 157,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 157,473 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 152,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 144,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 144,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,912 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s parking brake slightly weak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,344 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,343 miles

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

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,245 miles

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

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

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

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 PCU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

BN59 PCU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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