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CB59 BMW

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,607 mi
Last recorded37,607 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB59 BMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement on back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement on back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,587 miles

engine covers fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,700 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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CB59 BMW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CB59 BMW, 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 CB59 BMW registered?

CB59 BMW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is CB59 BMW safe to buy?

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