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VK59 CWG

2009 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13063,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CWG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,002 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,999 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 102,855 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 93,013 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 92,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits unable to carryout full test car keeps shutting down on emission test (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine top cover/rear main seal area,unable to check fully due to under guards and engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer drive shaft retaining nuts corroded in hub units.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash,osr wear wire deformed

Fail 17 May 2023 84,459 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested calliper leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak seal failed and badly leaking.replace shock absorber. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple area. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40r18 85y rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 top cover/rear main seal area,unable to check fully due to under guards and engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 77,472 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 77,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,001 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2017 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 38,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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VK59 CWG is a 2009 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 63,870 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK59 CWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK59 CWG is a 2009 BMW 130, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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