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CU59 OFN

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,923 mi
Last recorded141,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 128,678 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 128,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,995 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 110,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,676 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 99,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,316 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,665 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 35,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,761 miles

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SEVERELY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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 OFN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

CU59 OFN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is CU59 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 OFN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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