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DV59 OGC

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure: strengthening plate / fastening bolt bent possibly cross threaded ,, plate has been welded securely to the mount by the sill

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside rear inner lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyre treads 3mm

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 12 Jan 2021 116,343 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RED LIGHT FLASHING ON LED DISPLAY (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure strengthening plate (diff to n/s sill) (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

AMBER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH (!)

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDE WINDOWS (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY LEAK COVERING WHOLE UNDERSIDE, ENGINE, GEARBOX AND FLOOR BUT DOES NOT MAKE PUDDLE OF 75MM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items + nearside & offside covers damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2020 98,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items + nearside & offside covers damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,665 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,997 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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 17 Jan 2015 42,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 30,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre cracking in tread and sidewall and ran of on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,424 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 OGC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGC, 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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DV59 OGC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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