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DU59 EPN

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,778 mi
Last recorded124,778 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,778 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 124,778 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,103 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,888 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,888 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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 EPN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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