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DE59 BVS

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 153,023 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,055 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,958 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,247 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,075 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/r upper rear suspension arm inner bush

Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,073 miles

Emissions not tested front flexible joint leaking severely (8.2.2.2 (e))

front brake discs and pads worn low

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rear propshaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/r upper rear suspension arm inner bush

n/s/f tyre no tread on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,839 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,839 miles

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

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 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))

front brakes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,237 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,052 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,390 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,531 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,289 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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DE59 BVS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE59 BVS, 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 DE59 BVS registered?

DE59 BVS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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