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BF09 FUP

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,197 mi
Last recorded152,197 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FUP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 152,197 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF - OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2022 152,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF - OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 143,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,450 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2015 70,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,276 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BF09 FUP is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF09 FUP, 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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BF09 FUP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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