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CE59 GZK

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 GZK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 81,800 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,014 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,012 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOWWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR BRKAE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,479 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres looks slightly under inflated

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres looks slightly under inflated

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,830 miles

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

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,553 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Rear rear pads incorrectly fitted (possibly to big for the disks surface)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,867 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,398 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,758 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,758 miles

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

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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CE59 GZK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE59 GZK, 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 CE59 GZK registered?

CE59 GZK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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