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DU59 EYF

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,176 mi
Last recorded183,176 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 183,176 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 183,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 169,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2024 169,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 159,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,671 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,171 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,935 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 116,922 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 106,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,475 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,192 miles

O/s front tyre valve stem has perished & cracked- up

TPMS lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 85,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s front tyre valve stem has perished & cracked- up

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TPMS lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,027 miles

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

Offside Front 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

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 EYF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU59 EYF registered?

DU59 EYF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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