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A1 PBV

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,745 mi
Last recorded162,745 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 162,745 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 162,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 159,309 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 159,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,021 miles

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

exhaust flexi weak

Fail 24 Jun 2022 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,038 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,038 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,053 miles

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,956 miles

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

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

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,763 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,637 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear low treads/Goodyear/205/50R17/89V/

Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,643 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 8,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,275 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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A1 PBV is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A1 PBV, 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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A1 PBV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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