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DV59 OFU

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OFU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,155 miles

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 134,703 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 134,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 129,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,486 miles

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

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,441 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing om outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,101 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,242 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 OFU is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

DV59 OFU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is DV59 OFU safe to buy?

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