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AK09 LYC

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,735 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 112,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,612 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheel inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2022 97,450 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheel inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,161 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside headlamp has internal damage

Rear wiper blade damaged

TPMS warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,099 miles

rear nearside upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 67,119 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 61,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,750 miles

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

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

o/side rear brake sensor not attached

Pass 15 May 2012 43,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 LYC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYC, 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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What year was AK09 LYC registered?

AK09 LYC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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