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BV59 WTX

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low circa 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Perspex cracked in several places (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 124,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low circa 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb refitted after test and beam alignment checked -ok (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Perspex cracked in several places (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,902 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,902 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 32 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 32 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF flex (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,764 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED BUT IS SECURE AND HAS NO LEAKS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,798 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip within zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,669 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

brake warning light on [amber]

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,204 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

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BV59 WTX is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

BV59 WTX is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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