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AX09 BWG

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,397 mi
Last recorded181,397 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 BWG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 181,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 2 Sep 2025 181,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut not full tightend (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Sep 2024 172,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 4 Sep 2024 172,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,340 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Pad Missing

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

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

Parking brake just met MOT standard 16%

Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,686 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,534 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 86,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,003 miles

front brake pads and discs very worn

rear brake pads and discs quite worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,282 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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AX09 BWG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX09 BWG, 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 AX09 BWG registered?

AX09 BWG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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