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539 VMK

2009 BMW 118

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 VMK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER DISC FACED HEAVILY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,030 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,906 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 84,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,442 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,905 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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539 VMK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 539 VMK, 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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539 VMK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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