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CV59 FMA

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,844 mi
Last recorded174,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 174,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush loose or worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 167,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 157,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 151,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,273 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Offside Front 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))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BADLY

Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,087 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO CORDS EXPOSURE

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,660 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,157 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,728 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracked

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,779 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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CV59 FMA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CV59 FMA, 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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CV59 FMA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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