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AU09 WVC

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,839 mi
Last recorded128,839 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 128,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,509 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,153 miles

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

auxillary belt breaking up

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,619 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,900 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,778 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,314 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 WVC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

AU09 WVC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AU09 WVC safe to buy?

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