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A18 HBN

2009 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 31878,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HBN
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 157,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 134,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 125,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 go wind (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2022 121,492 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 go wind (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 117,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,838 miles

all four tyres cracking 205/55/16

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,608 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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A18 HBN is a 2009 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 HBN registered?

A18 HBN is a 2009 BMW 318, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is A18 HBN safe to buy?

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