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DU59 FBJ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,806 mi
Last recorded151,806 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,979 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,154 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre flat (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,277 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 FBJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

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

Is DU59 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 FBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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