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DE59 EZS

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,253 mi
Last recorded187,253 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 187,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 187,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 178,425 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 174,609 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 174,574 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 161,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 137,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.A.2)

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

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,331 miles

Advice flexi pip on down pipe deterating advice replacment

Advice passanger front tyre worn on edge bald

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 61,140 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 EZS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE59 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

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

Is DE59 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 EZS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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