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CK59 FKV

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,848 mi
Last recorded132,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 FKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 124,727 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,510 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 117,506 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,736 miles

Flexible exhaust section callapsing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Flexible exhaust section callapsing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,026 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 FKV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK59 FKV, 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 CK59 FKV registered?

CK59 FKV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is CK59 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK59 FKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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