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BF09 XBB

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XBB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 184,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 184,058 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 177,829 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 175,752 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2022 175,752 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 173,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 169,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 164,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 153,330 miles

Front both brake hoses perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 153,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front both brake hoses perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(205 55 16 91w RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(205 55 16 91w RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil dipstick tube damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,198 miles

both front tyres worn close too limit on outside edge

prop shaft doughnut joint starting too tear

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,005 miles

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

nearside front brake pad wiring insecure

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake pad wiring insecure

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,328 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 52,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XBB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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