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CX59 SEO

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,297 mi
Last recorded178,297 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 178,297 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Whole exhaust slightly loose from the downpipe to mid section join. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT IN THE CENTRE CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT IN THE CENTRE CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 178,297 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Whole exhaust slightly loose from the downpipe to mid section join. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT IN THE CENTRE CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT IN THE CENTRE CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 159,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 146,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 140,026 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 140,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 127,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 127,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and heavy cracking to innerside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,051 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 29,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CX59 SEO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

CX59 SEO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CX59 SEO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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