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BV59 LWL

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,746 mi
Last recorded80,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LWL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,746 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 80,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,779 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,240 miles

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

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

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,370 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,623 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 50,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 36,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 24,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,034 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 LWL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWL, 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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What year was BV59 LWL registered?

BV59 LWL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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