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DV59 EPE

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EPE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under body and parts

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 76,004 miles

Offside Rear brake low effort

covers on under body

Fail 9 Sep 2023 76,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake low effort

covers on under body

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,410 miles

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

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

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 7 Sep 2020 66,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 53,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,601 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 EPE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV59 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

DV59 EPE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is DV59 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 EPE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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