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CN59 GCZ

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,727 mi
Last recorded78,727 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,727 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,436 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 49,426 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 49,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,458 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 42,076 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,557 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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CN59 GCZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CN59 GCZ, 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 CN59 GCZ registered?

CN59 GCZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is CN59 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN59 GCZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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