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BX59 HRM

2009 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 HRM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 139,150 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,189 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,685 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 128,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,655 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,301 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2019 115,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FALKEN [205/50/17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure/rubbing driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 105,611 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure/rubbing driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear void of tread inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,474 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,734 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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BX59 HRM is a 2009 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BX59 HRM, 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 BX59 HRM registered?

BX59 HRM is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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