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2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,763 mi
Last recorded169,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 169,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 163,147 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 163,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 156,298 miles

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

front o/s shockabsorber leak

Fail 17 Aug 2022 156,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front o/s shockabsorber leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,956 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 120,275 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,588 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre very close to exposed cords on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre very close to exposed cords on inside edge

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 WWE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWE, 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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What year was BN59 WWE registered?

BN59 WWE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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