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AK09 BDZ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,861 mi
Last recorded220,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 220,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 213,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 203,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 192,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 182,250 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Fail 6 Jun 2018 182,250 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake insecure retaining spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 172,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 172,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure light showing

Pass 18 May 2016 162,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and middle tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 162,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off side and near side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and middle tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 151,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 132,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,469 miles

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

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

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

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 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK09 BDZ, 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 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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