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B19 RFM

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,758 miles

Offside steering arm to track rod end corroded

all rear brake hose feuruls corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,985 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,054 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 71,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,527 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 54,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,290 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,280 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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B19 RFM 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 B19 RFM, 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 B19 RFM registered?

B19 RFM is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is B19 RFM safe to buy?

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