CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV59 UTY

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,676 mi
Last recorded106,676 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 101,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,798 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,514 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,514 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,965 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread starting to split/seperate

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,892 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV59 UTY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTY, 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

How do I check the history of BV59 UTY?

You can check the full history of BV59 UTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV59 UTY registered?

BV59 UTY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is BV59 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 UTY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV59 UTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV59 UTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.