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BD58 OLC

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,053 mi
Last recorded196,053 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 OLC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 196,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 10 Mar 2026 194,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OS & NS (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 192,928 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nailed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 178,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 164,650 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 159,334 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,032 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,380 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (both rear) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,790 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,967 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,621 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,306 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,306 miles

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

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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BD58 OLC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD58 OLC, 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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BD58 OLC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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