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AU09 WVA

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,711 mi
Last recorded83,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,942 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 78,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,394 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,584 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 WVA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 WVA registered?

AU09 WVA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AU09 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 WVA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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