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B3 RKN

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

243,812 mi
Last recorded243,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 243,812 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 222,790 miles

Both rear upper arm have play in inner bush's

Nearside Front lamp bracket damaged

oil

Pass 12 Feb 2016 215,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 215,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 187,789 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 187,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 159,198 miles

Windscreen cracked on nearside but not restricting drivers view.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 159,198 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked on nearside but not restricting drivers view.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,309 miles

windscreen damage on nearside but not in swept area

Fail 21 Jan 2013 120,300 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash

windscreen damage on nearside but not in swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,988 miles

advise damage in n/s bottom windsreen but not in drivers view through it

advise kerbing damage to o/s/f alloy wheel

Fail 14 Feb 2012 83,988 miles

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

advise damage in n/s bottom windsreen but not in drivers view through it

advise kerbing damage to o/s/f alloy wheel

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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B3 RKN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 RKN, 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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B3 RKN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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