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DA59 WHC

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 WHC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to front (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 77,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,436 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls badly perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,267 miles

Front tyres showing cracks to sidewalls

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,984 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,691 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DA59 WHC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHC, 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 DA59 WHC registered?

DA59 WHC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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