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BS59 LEW

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,595 mi
Last recorded165,595 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS59 LEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 165,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 153,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 146,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 132,563 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 117,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 105,553 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 24 May 2016 91,575 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 23 May 2016 91,575 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 27 May 2015 80,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 70,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,001 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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BS59 LEW is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BS59 LEW, 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 BS59 LEW registered?

BS59 LEW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BS59 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS59 LEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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