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AU57 WTE

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,223 mi
Last recorded144,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU57 WTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 144,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,570 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexible joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,450 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition,

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and tread to the minimum standard (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,450 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition,

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and tread to the minimum standard (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,891 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,891 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,951 miles

Amber brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,951 miles

Amber brake warning lamp illuminated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,807 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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AU57 WTE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU57 WTE, 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 AU57 WTE registered?

AU57 WTE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is AU57 WTE safe to buy?

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