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AM58 YHY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,743 mi
Last recorded134,743 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 134,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2154018 89y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 128,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 122,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,816 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 104,813 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,186 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,261 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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AM58 YHY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AM58 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

AM58 YHY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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