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DA59 LFF

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe reacting under coating

Fail 22 Jan 2026 134,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe reacting under coating

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 130,893 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,663 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2022 103,882 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,882 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,035 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 99,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,246 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2015 79,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 71,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,308 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,106 miles

Advise o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops started to break up.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,106 miles

Advise o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops started to break up.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DA59 LFF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA59 LFF, 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 DA59 LFF registered?

DA59 LFF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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