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DU59 EOS

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front offside front shock absorber dust cover and bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner brake pad appears to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre has slight splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,537 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,093 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,821 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,845 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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DU59 EOS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DU59 EOS, 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 DU59 EOS registered?

DU59 EOS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is DU59 EOS safe to buy?

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