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DV59 OFL

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,020 mi
Last recorded127,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,020 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 101,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 76,988 miles

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 8 Aug 2020 67,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,609 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 38,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 30,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,691 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 OFL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black 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 DV59 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

DV59 OFL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is DV59 OFL safe to buy?

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