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AK09 LME

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 123,185 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,729 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,506 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,771 miles

both rear tyres going bald on outer shoulders and heavily cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs have slight delamination of the baking surface on the inner faces at the outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rewar tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,918 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 LME 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 100%.

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 LME, 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 AK09 LME registered?

AK09 LME is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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