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DV59 FSJ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 107,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and on limit - advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and on limit - advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,905 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 98,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,765 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requuirements 16%

Pass 10 May 2022 88,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,067 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,979 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,788 miles

Child seat base fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Small stone chip pit in Zone 'A' of the windscreen (drivers side)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,416 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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DV59 FSJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSJ, 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 DV59 FSJ registered?

DV59 FSJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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