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BD09 VKL

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 120,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/50RF17 89W RUN FLAT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,655 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,172 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 73,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre found to be flat (no evidence of punctures at time of testing)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre found to be flat (no evidence of punctures at time of testing)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,711 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,713 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)

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 VKL is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VKL, 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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BD09 VKL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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