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CE59 WHD

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,944 mi
Last recorded151,944 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 151,944 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,138 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 127,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,002 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,426 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,128 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges, outer sidewall perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted not full inspection of seat belts

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,117 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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
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CE59 WHD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

CE59 WHD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is CE59 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 WHD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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