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AV09 YHF

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,212 mi
Last recorded163,212 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 163,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 136,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,323 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear axel ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.condensation n/s headlamp.plastic covers

Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak rear axel ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.condensation n/s headlamp.plastic covers

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn uneven

both rear tyres low

oil leak from diff

small split in o/s front tyre near to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,547 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register on analyser.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,538 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 YHF 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 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is AV09 YHF safe to buy?

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