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CV59 XLA

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 XLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 142,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 139,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 139,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear parking brake lagging

parking brake warning light luminated

Pass 22 Nov 2023 134,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 16 Nov 2022 128,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 127,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,440 miles

pad warning light on

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,364 miles

under try fitted at time of the test

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,941 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,501 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CV59 XLA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

CV59 XLA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is CV59 XLA safe to buy?

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