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DA59 WUD

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,499 mi
Last recorded145,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 WUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,499 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 30 Dec 2024 141,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

Central Front Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Dec 2024 141,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

Central Front Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2023 133,958 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,883 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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DA59 WUD is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DA59 WUD, 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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DA59 WUD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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