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BN59 XWA

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,412 mi
Last recorded172,412 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 172,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,295 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 148,284 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,575 miles

exhaust insecure

front tyres on legal limy

n/s wiper

o/s/r tyre worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 120,150 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

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

Rear brake discs scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 4 May 2018 103,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 96,461 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 96,454 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 88,643 miles

Rear Prop shaft rrubber mount slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2015 80,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 76,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 76,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 72,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,312 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 XWA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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