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A15 BRO

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,137 mi
Last recorded106,137 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake effort just met requirements

Fail 8 May 2026 106,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2025 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake effort just met required limit

Fail 13 May 2025 98,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

parking brake effort just met required limit

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,783 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine under tray & underbody tray fitted

rear underbody and components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,444 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 88,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. almost on the limit. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall damaged, cracked and perished but no cords exposed yet.

Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 69,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. almost on the limit. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall damaged, cracked and perished but no cords exposed yet.

Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,341 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut on inner wall

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,933 miles

brake warning light on dash

o/s/r brake pad wear sensor broken

Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor broken

o/s/r brake pad wear sensor broken

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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A15 BRO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A15 BRO, 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 A15 BRO registered?

A15 BRO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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