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AY09 YKN

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,659 mi
Last recorded180,659 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 180,659 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 166,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 156,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 106,673 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,087 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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AY09 YKN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

AY09 YKN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 YKN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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