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AB09 EVA

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,501 mi
Last recorded141,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 EVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 141,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has tears and splits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 136,145 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,947 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,091 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Mar 2020 126,091 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,061 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Flexi (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,035 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorating

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,121 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,388 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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AB09 EVA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AB09 EVA, 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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AB09 EVA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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