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CX59 SNY

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 60,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 57,817 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 57,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 55,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,029 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))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 54,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,229 miles

Emissions not tested unable to obtain a reading from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,580 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 41,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 32,261 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 32,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,044 miles

All tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 25,042 miles

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

All tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,295 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 SNY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

CX59 SNY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2009.

Is CX59 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 SNY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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