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DU59 FAF

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FAF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 132,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 127,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 119,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension area is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 92,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,956 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,755 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,582 miles

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
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DU59 FAF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

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

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