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BV59 GGO

2009 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,778 mi
Last recorded113,778 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 113,778 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 113,777 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,102 miles

slight underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,677 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction also encroaching into swept area but not deemed to materially effect drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 73,677 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction also encroaching into swept area but not deemed to materially effect drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,335 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction also encroaching into swept area but not deemed to materially effect drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged but not illuminating fault lamp

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,769 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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BV59 GGO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV59 GGO, 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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BV59 GGO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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