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AD09 FVS

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 128,481 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly cracking or perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 125,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 121,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 205/585vr16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2022 117,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,040 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,799 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,510 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,496 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,749 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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AD09 FVS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AD09 FVS, 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 AD09 FVS registered?

AD09 FVS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is AD09 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FVS 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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