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AV09 VND

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,377 mi
Last recorded115,377 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame support bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,239 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,860 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,479 miles

offside rear wheel slightly distorted.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,479 miles

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

offside rear wheel slightly distorted.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,459 miles

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

offside rear wheel slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,624 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 49,301 miles

both front wipers deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 39,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,777 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 VND is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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