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CX59 SLV

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 55,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 51,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,498 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,749 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,125 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
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CX59 SLV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CX59 SLV, 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 CX59 SLV registered?

CX59 SLV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is CX59 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 SLV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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