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AY09 GUA

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,038 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,924 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear washer doesnt work

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,781 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 61,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2014 31,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,120 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,917 miles

both front tyres low on edge

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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AY09 GUA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY09 GUA, 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 AY09 GUA registered?

AY09 GUA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is AY09 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 GUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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