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BF09 XDU

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,716 mi
Last recorded178,716 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,716 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tail lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tail lights tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 164,916 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tail lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tail lights tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 152,987 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 129,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack not in drivers field of vision. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,487 miles

Both front tyres on limits

Pass 23 May 2018 69,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,732 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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BF09 XDU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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