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BD04 SAZ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 109,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,410 miles

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread across tyre (205/50/17)

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on centre tread

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread centre/outer tread

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,258 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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BD04 SAZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD04 SAZ, 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 BD04 SAZ registered?

BD04 SAZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is BD04 SAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 SAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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