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BN59 YLM

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YLM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 117,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 100,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 85,858 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,425 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,998 miles

Engine cover fitted (Unable to check all components)

Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,998 miles

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

Brake discs front corroded

Engine cover fitted (Unable to check all components)

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

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

Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,588 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 YLM is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

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

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