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BN59 UCH

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,500 mi
Last recorded155,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,500 miles

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

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

brake warning light on , pads not worn

Fail 6 Jun 2025 155,334 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 144,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 130,930 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,868 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 116,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 114,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,013 miles

Front loud noise evident from engine at 2-3,000 rpm

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,029 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 UCH is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UCH, 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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BN59 UCH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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