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BF09 MYT

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,643 mi
Last recorded180,643 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 MYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 180,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 180,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken on flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reversing light not working

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Unable to fully assess the full extent of the rear subframe corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 166,956 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2025 166,955 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting braket Marked in paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 153,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 143,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 143,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 135,030 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2021 126,747 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2021 126,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts to flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2020 106,324 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats have child seats

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,315 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,526 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel legal requirement only just met, requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,435 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 May 2016 63,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,889 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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BF09 MYT is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYT, 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 BF09 MYT registered?

BF09 MYT is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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