MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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headlights slightly deteriorated
nearside rear lower suspension bush worn and painted red
nearside rear upper suspension bushes worn,painted red
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear sub frame corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning lamp on
corrosion to rear subframe
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad sensor light on
corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad sensor light on
corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres worn uneven on outer edge
offside front shock leaking slightly
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
front tyres worn uneven on outer edge
offside front shock leaking slightly
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service light on
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BV59 RZC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RZC, 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 RZC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2009.
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