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DG59 KKY

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,509 mi
Last recorded162,509 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 162,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 158,663 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 158,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s & o/s number plate lamps dull

o/s/f brake disc's discoloured

o/s/f brake pads very low

o/s/f caliper sticking

Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 132,734 miles

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,582 miles

Both front tyres getting low o/s/r tyrew low

Diff output seal leaking on n/s/r

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,582 miles

Both front tyres getting low o/s/r tyrew low

Diff output seal leaking on n/s/r

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Diff ()

Propshaft rear coupling cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

wiper blades slightly smear

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 88,636 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Becoming Insecure.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,001 miles

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

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 KKY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

DG59 KKY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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