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AC58 BTZ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,745 mi
Last recorded148,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,745 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 148,745 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 139,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,067 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 134,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,608 miles

Front flexi exhaust broken up and beginning to cause complete exhaust to become loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 118,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front flexi exhaust broken up and beginning to cause complete exhaust to become loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,209 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,166 miles

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

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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AC58 BTZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AC58 BTZ, 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 AC58 BTZ registered?

AC58 BTZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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