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A9 EWS

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 63,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,362 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,787 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,658 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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A9 EWS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 EWS, 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 A9 EWS?

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What year was A9 EWS registered?

A9 EWS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is A9 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 EWS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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