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AU09 VRL

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VRL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 149,667 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 138,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,013 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,905 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,918 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,377 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,377 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,048 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 56,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 24,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (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
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AU09 VRL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU09 VRL, 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 AU09 VRL registered?

AU09 VRL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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