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AU09 OTP

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 122,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow under bonnet

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow under bonnet

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers and wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front and rear brake pads about 3mm remaining

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall 225/45/17 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers and wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front and rear brake pads about 3mm remaining

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,676 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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AU09 OTP is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU09 OTP, 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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AU09 OTP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AU09 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 OTP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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