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AD56 SAM

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,500 mi
Last recorded179,500 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 SAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 179,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 160,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe has a small crack leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 143,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 143,155 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 134,338 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 126,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,466 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,516 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,516 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,277 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two of four offside front hub bolys look insecure

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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AD56 SAM is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue 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 AD56 SAM, 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 AD56 SAM registered?

AD56 SAM is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is AD56 SAM safe to buy?

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