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AV09 YGG

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 130,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 130,696 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 127,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 125,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 120,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 97,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 76,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,765 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 56,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,695 miles

emmisions too low for printout

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,636 miles

emmisions too low for print out

Pass 18 May 2012 26,668 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 YGG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 YGG registered?

AV09 YGG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is AV09 YGG safe to buy?

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