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DF59 CXP

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CXP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,320 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,856 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 126,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,772 miles

front brake disc worn

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre worn low on edge

off side front tyre worn very low on edge (border line)

rear brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2019 83,772 miles

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

front brake disc worn

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre worn low on edge

near side front wheel bearing very slight play

off side front tyre worn very low on edge (border line)

rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2018 71,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,908 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,436 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 10,369 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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DF59 CXP is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF59 CXP, 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 DF59 CXP registered?

DF59 CXP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is DF59 CXP safe to buy?

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