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AB05 URD

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 URD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,228 miles

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear brake discs warped

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 41,262 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,447 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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AB05 URD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AB05 URD, 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

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What year was AB05 URD registered?

AB05 URD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AB05 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 URD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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