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AC02 KEZ

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 KEZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 116,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 110,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 97,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,408 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold join is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, in wheel arches (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR hub has cv grease on it but no clear split in the boot

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and inner sills generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 71,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold join is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, in wheel arches (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR hub has cv grease on it but no clear split in the boot

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and inner sills generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,815 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,625 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,330 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,054 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats laid in rear not fitted

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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AC02 KEZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC02 KEZ, 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 AC02 KEZ registered?

AC02 KEZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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