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AK09 BBJ

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,295 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 121,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,229 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AT EDGES

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DETERIORATED HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON FLAT

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 117,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AT EDGES

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DETERIORATED HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON FLAT

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,377 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,377 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,858 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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AK09 BBJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK09 BBJ, 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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AK09 BBJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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