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CX59 FNN

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 FNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 129,468 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 117,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,858 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 109,856 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy broken emmisions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,618 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,815 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER OUTER SIDES

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,752 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,707 miles

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

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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CX59 FNN is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX59 FNN, 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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What year was CX59 FNN registered?

CX59 FNN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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