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5001 SF

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5001 SF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,571 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,184 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,598 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

propshaft rear rubber coupling (doughnut) deteriorated splits in rubber

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 31,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,031 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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5001 SF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5001 SF, 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 5001 SF registered?

5001 SF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for 5001 SF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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