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DC59 HLP

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HLP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 69,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 50,254 miles

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,914 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,559 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,608 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 18,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,643 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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DC59 HLP is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DC59 HLP, 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 DC59 HLP registered?

DC59 HLP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DC59 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC59 HLP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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