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AV09 DGY

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DGY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,742 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 52,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,723 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 38,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,559 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 21,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,201 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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AV09 DGY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV09 DGY, 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 AV09 DGY registered?

AV09 DGY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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