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CV59 PZA

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wearing thin as well (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduce dumping effort as well (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp has some condensation

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear parking brake lower

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

condensation in o/s/f light units

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front wipers smearing windscreen

slight damage o/s/r light unit

Pass 19 Aug 2024 67,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,053 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,890 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,760 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,469 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,841 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PZA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

CV59 PZA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is CV59 PZA safe to buy?

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