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CK59 BZW

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,480 mi
Last recorded150,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 BZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 150,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 140,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 50 17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 124,361 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2021 114,525 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall and has a nail in the tread

emissions no rpm detected

Fail 11 May 2021 114,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall and has a nail in the tread

emissions no rpm detected

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,208 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 76,824 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 63,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,007 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,499 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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CK59 BZW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK59 BZW, 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 CK59 BZW registered?

CK59 BZW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is CK59 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK59 BZW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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