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AD09 WMA

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 WMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 107,989 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,716 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 99,716 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST JOINTS COMING APART (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front to rear all exhaust system insecure due to front exhaust clamp worn/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER TREAD BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,186 miles

Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,642 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 79,642 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,750 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi joint breaking up. likely to become deattached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour slight blue tint to light emitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,760 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,795 miles

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 WMA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD09 WMA, 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 AD09 WMA registered?

AD09 WMA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is AD09 WMA safe to buy?

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