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AV09 ENN

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 120,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,903 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front INNER BRAKE PADS 70 % WORN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 91,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,486 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,486 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush worn and perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,078 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outter side wall

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,221 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 ENN 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 72.2%.

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 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 AV09 ENN, 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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AV09 ENN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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