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BV59 UPK

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,940 mi
Last recorded238,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 238,940 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted front - rear / sills fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 228,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 206,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear alloy has had a weld repair

Offside Rear alloy has had a weld repair

Pass 3 Nov 2022 187,898 miles

Nearside Rear alloy had a weld repair

Offside Rear alloy had a weld repair

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 176,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 160,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,019 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))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,355 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,792 miles

Kids seats in rear cant test both rear seat belts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on the outer edge and close to show cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on the limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 54,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Kids seats in rear cant test both rear seat belts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on the outer edge and close to show cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on the limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,214 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 UPK is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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