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BV59 USY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,294 mi
Last recorded123,294 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 USY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake warning light staying on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMI light on

Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 118,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Flexi pipe has broken away from DPF (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe has broken away from the DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet cable detached from latch mechanism

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,305 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 85,530 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 80,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r jacking pad mission

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,201 miles

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

emissions to clean to print

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,117 miles

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,722 miles

o/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,306 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 USY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black 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 USY, 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 USY registered?

BV59 USY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BV59 USY safe to buy?

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