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CU59 ORG

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ORG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 144,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 May 2023 138,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 128,850 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2020 119,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,618 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,700 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,700 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,370 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges outside edge wearing slightly thinner

tyre size 205 50 17 four goodyear nct 5 runflat tyres fitted

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 ORG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU59 ORG, 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 CU59 ORG registered?

CU59 ORG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is CU59 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 ORG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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