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DG59 KJO

2009 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,484 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 63,162 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,443 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 58,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,455 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,194 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,927 miles

under trays and engine

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,308 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DG59 KJO is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG59 KJO, 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 DG59 KJO registered?

DG59 KJO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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