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BF09 YUE

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,343 mi
Last recorded153,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 139,119 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,976 miles

Nearside Rear revers light out

front tyres close to limit, and bold on outer treads

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,975 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust, (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat, in half (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear revers light out

front tyres close to limit, and bold on outer treads

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2018 109,107 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 109,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade missing

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 10 May 2014 63,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,713 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,340 miles

emissions too low to read

nearside rear tyre showing wear

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 YUE is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 YUE registered?

BF09 YUE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is BF09 YUE safe to buy?

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