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AB56 FAB

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,098 mi
Last recorded42,098 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 FAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,171 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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AB56 FAB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB56 FAB, 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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What year was AB56 FAB registered?

AB56 FAB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AB56 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB56 FAB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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