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A12 AKV

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,751 mi
Last recorded136,751 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,751 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 118,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,342 miles

front exhaust flexi joint slightly insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,262 miles

o/s+n/s rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3 mm in lowest part

pad light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s+n/s rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3 mm in lowest part

pad light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,213 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,756 miles

front wipers smear

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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A12 AKV is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 AKV, 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 A12 AKV registered?

A12 AKV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is A12 AKV safe to buy?

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