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BV59 RZN

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 RZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,550 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,932 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,468 miles

engine covers

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords. also worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a big bit missing on outside (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords. also worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Jan 2015 29,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,978 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyes showing signs of perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 11,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyes showing signs of perishing

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 RZN is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

BV59 RZN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BV59 RZN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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