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798 JW

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,057 mi
Last recorded28,057 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration798 JW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 28,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 27,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 26,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 23,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 21,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 18,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,895 miles

both front tyres starting to get close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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798 JW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 798 JW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 798 JW?

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What year was 798 JW registered?

798 JW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is 798 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 798 JW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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