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DU59 FCV

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 98,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 23 Sep 2024 91,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,054 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,578 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,728 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,728 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,240 miles

front pads wearing low

front wipers smeary

rear pads wearing low

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 27 May 2016 48,240 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

front wipers smeary

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and perishing

rear pads wearing low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 May 2015 31,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,937 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 FCV 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 77.8%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

DU59 FCV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DU59 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 FCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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