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CX59 YRC

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,055 mi
Last recorded136,055 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 136,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 136,038 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 130,110 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 130,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 124,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount/bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise tps light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

rear suspension components corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components corroding

under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,481 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,481 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 111,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (SHORT) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

offside front macpherson strut has slight lift in upper support mounting

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front macpherson strut has slight lift in upper support mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,912 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,359 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,638 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 YRC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

CX59 YRC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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