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BV59 LUD

2009 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 154,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,332 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 148,326 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 147,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 140,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 134,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 126,457 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,420 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,784 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements 17%

Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements 17%

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and Offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,929 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,598 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,377 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 LUD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

BV59 LUD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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