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CE59 WFY

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 70,967 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 60,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,069 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,528 miles

Nearside front tyre void of tread on outer shoulder but still within limits

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 WFY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE59 WFY registered?

CE59 WFY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is CE59 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 WFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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