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DE59 DFK

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,220 mi
Last recorded155,220 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 155,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 146,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,071 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe / suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Fail 3 Oct 2022 130,984 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe / suspension corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,128 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,449 miles

under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi bonding breaking away

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,958 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,805 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front tyres outer shoulder wearing smooth. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,602 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 DFK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE59 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

DE59 DFK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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