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BV59 LWK

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 109,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 101,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,660 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 87,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,502 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,925 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 LWK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV59 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BV59 LWK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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