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DU59 EZG

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 136,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,050 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 131,403 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2024 131,401 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,151 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,372 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,133 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 39,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre low on edge 205/55R16

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,971 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges over a raised section of tread

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 26 Oct 2011 8,671 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 EZG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

DU59 EZG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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