MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust repaired below DPF
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel tank retention straps not fully supportive
Rear Reverse lights not working
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides top joint cover open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust repaired below DPF
Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Not mounted to suspension (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front brake cabling joint cover open fouling brake / suspension. This has been closed
Rear Reverse lights not working
Rear Fuel tank strap packing insecure
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine / gearbox / engine bay oil soaked, significant leak suspected
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexible hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust front pipe has been repaired below DPF
Fuel tank heat shield insecure, resting on exhaust
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Reverse lights not working
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
brake warning light stays on
tyre presure warning light stays on
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers more than 40mm (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
brake test not carried out due to binding brake
brake warning light stays on
tyre presure warning light stays on
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ09 CYT is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BJ09 CYT, 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 BJ09 CYT registered?
BJ09 CYT is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2009.
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