BMW 118 BN59YLM has 18 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 118 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,356 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 17:59.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 12th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

BN59YLM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 2026117,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2025117,351 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 2024100,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2023100,690 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202224TH OCTOBER 202394,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202115TH JANUARY 202286,045 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 202185,858 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
PASSED18TH JULY 20199TH JANUARY 202174,737 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20187TH NOVEMBER 201962,978 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 201862,978 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20175TH NOVEMBER 201853,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted
PASSED11TH APRIL 201727TH APRIL 201849,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201627TH APRIL 201743,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted (unable To Check All Components)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted (unable To Check All Components)
FAILED27TH APRIL 201643,998 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Discs Front Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted (unable To Check All Components)
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted (unable To Check All Components)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201518TH SEPTEMBER 201640,357 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201418TH SEPTEMBER 201533,472 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201318TH SEPTEMBER 201424,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201218TH SEPTEMBER 201315,588 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN59YLM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

BN59YLM MOT Comments

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BN59YLM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,356 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,335 miles

BN59YLM FAQs

This Bmw 118 with registration BN59YLM was manufactured on Friday 18th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 117,356 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,335 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 118 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN59YLM has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 118 has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 118 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does BN59YLM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 4th August 2026 BN59YLM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN59YLM Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 4th August 2026 BN59YLM does have Tax. Read more

When does BN59YLM Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN59YLM will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN59YLM MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN59YLM will expire in 3 months on Thursday 12th November 2026. Read more

When did BN59YLM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN59YLM was on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 17:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN59YLM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BN59YLM we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN59YLM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BN59YLM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN59YLM?

BN59YLM is registered as a 2009 Bmw 118. Read more

How many miles has BN59YLM done?

The odometer reading for BN59YLM at the last MOT in November 2025 was 117,356 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,335 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN59YLM?

The vehicle BN59YLM was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 18th September 2009. Read more

What colour is BN59YLM?

The official colour of BN59YLM is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BN59YLM have?

BN59YLM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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