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DV59 CUX

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 CUX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 149,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,282 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 138,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 121,212 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 121,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 114,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 114,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush short arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 106,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 106,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015
Fail 27 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 51,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,020 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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DV59 CUX is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DV59 CUX, 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 DV59 CUX registered?

DV59 CUX is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DV59 CUX safe to buy?

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