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CV59 OTH

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,676 mi
Last recorded130,676 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 OTH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,676 miles

Front bumper slight lose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2025 130,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front bumper slight lose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2025 130,654 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuel and oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil and fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

advise offside front fog light insecure

advise under tray condition

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,051 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 127,002 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure under panel under vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 126,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 99,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel weld repair carried out

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

service indicator illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,225 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DPF WORN

REAR PROP COUPLING CRACKING

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Mar 2020 89,224 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED N/S/F SENSOR BROKEN

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DPF WORN

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

REAR PROP COUPLING CRACKING

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,977 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR BROKEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED

REAR PROP SHAFT COUPLING CRACKING

underside covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,479 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.57mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OTH is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CV59 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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