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BD09 VKN

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 107,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,934 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,518 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,348 miles

All tyre`s inflated for test, rear`s 10psi.

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 69,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,222 miles

Front off side worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,767 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Off side front tyre has worn very low on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,750 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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BD09 VKN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black 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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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