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BN59 SGO

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,085 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,306 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,638 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,588 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,864 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise sidewall damaged allround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low and no pattern (bulb in wrong) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise sidewall damaged allround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,459 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,357 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,005 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,037 miles

2 small chips in zone A of windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat attatched to n/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,037 miles

2 small chips in zone A of windscreen

child seat attatched to n/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 44,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,310 miles

child seat attatched to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

o/s/r tyre wearing close to minimum legal limit

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BN59 SGO 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 66.7%.

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 BN59 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

BN59 SGO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is BN59 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SGO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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