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BV59 UUA

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,026 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,044 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,529 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 43,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,770 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,645 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 UUA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

BV59 UUA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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