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CE59 WFS

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,381 mi
Last recorded159,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WFS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 159,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 159,381 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,484 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft rear coupling deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency to limit may need repair or adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 41,854 miles

front pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,537 miles

drivers front tyre wearing edges and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,784 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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CE59 WFS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE59 WFS, 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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CE59 WFS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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