MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
damage to offside of vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damage to offside of vehicle
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Traction control light on
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe worn to limit
general underbody corrosion
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
rear subframe corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe worn to limit
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MARKERS ON EDGE
O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE SLIGHTLY
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut in osr tyre side wall not to canvas
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV59 UPY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2009.
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