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AD03 PHO

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,183 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,721 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 48,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,609 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,609 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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AD03 PHO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 PHO, 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 AD03 PHO registered?

AD03 PHO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is AD03 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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