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DE59 DEU

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DEU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,150 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is begining to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 137,966 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated pads contaminated with brake fluid due to leak (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper leaking under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is begining to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,962 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,961 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,927 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 112,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2018 104,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,537 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,472 miles

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

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

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 DEU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DEU, 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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DE59 DEU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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