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AM58 YGO

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,977 mi
Last recorded164,977 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 YGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 164,977 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 164,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 156,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit. replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 156,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit. replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,357 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,379 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 104,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,665 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 86,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,882 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AM58 YGO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM58 YGO, 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 AM58 YGO registered?

AM58 YGO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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