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CV59 PYZ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 PYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,284 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 94,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 83,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,114 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 70,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 37,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,586 miles

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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 PYZ 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 77.8%.

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 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 PYZ, 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 CV59 PYZ registered?

CV59 PYZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is CV59 PYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 PYZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV59 PYZ have outstanding finance?

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