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B5 LOS

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 78,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 76,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,252 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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B5 LOS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B5 LOS, 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

How do I check the history of B5 LOS?

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What year was B5 LOS registered?

B5 LOS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is B5 LOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 LOS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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