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YE59 LVO

2009 BMW 318

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,538 mi
Last recorded123,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 31878,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 LVO
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 123,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,093 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,204 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2021 82,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,429 miles

Covers and Shields

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,257 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,496 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 45,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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YE59 LVO is a 2009 BMW 318 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE59 LVO registered?

YE59 LVO is a 2009 BMW 318, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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