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BD09 MFV

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,375 mi
Last recorded151,375 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 MFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 122,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,167 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,266 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,445 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 96,445 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexly (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,815 miles

NSr tyre slight cut in tread

NSr tyre worn outer edge

OSF tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,842 miles

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

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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BD09 MFV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BD09 MFV, 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 BD09 MFV registered?

BD09 MFV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is BD09 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 MFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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