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CU59 MKC

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MKC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4mm. Wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,750 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 92,750 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,145 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

edge wear on n/s/f tyre cracked in between treads

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,250 miles

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

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

rear washers not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,494 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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CU59 MKC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CU59 MKC, 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 CU59 MKC registered?

CU59 MKC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is CU59 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 MKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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