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BV59 LSU

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,283 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

damaged to body all corners

Fail 1 Sep 2020 134,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

damaged to body all corners

Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,025 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPM warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,966 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TPMS warning light on (amber)

both front wipers smeary

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front bunper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,946 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,032 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,032 miles

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

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)

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

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 LSU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BV59 LSU, 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 BV59 LSU registered?

BV59 LSU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is BV59 LSU safe to buy?

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