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AC03 RWC

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 RWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 150,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 146,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 139,622 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 139,620 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,343 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 89W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,306 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,345 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 29 Jan 2019 98,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Movement in front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,265 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,941 miles

Front side lights flash sometimes when not switched on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge cords soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,723 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AC03 RWC is a 2009 BMW 118 in White 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 AC03 RWC, 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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AC03 RWC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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