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DE59 WWK

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,812 mi
Last recorded152,812 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 152,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack, not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy build up of mud/soil to underside obscuring some components.

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack to o/s lower screen, outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald and wearing to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 139,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack to o/s lower screen, outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald and wearing to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

t p m s light was on red indicating very low pressure - non component advisory. adjusted and reset

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi heat shield band (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n\s front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated broken inside (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 96,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,437 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 93,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,088 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 WWK 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 WWK, 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 WWK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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