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DU59 EPL

2009 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,070 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 128,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 123,409 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 121,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,346 miles

full undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 112,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cut but not down to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cut but not down to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not down to cords

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged behind rearview mirror

Fail 16 Jan 2013 34,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,805 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DU59 EPL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU59 EPL, 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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DU59 EPL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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