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BJ09 MYY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,220 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 70,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 68,312 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 61,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,637 miles

Run flat tyre indicator showing on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Run flat tyre indicator showing on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,742 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear. (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 37,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,817 miles

adv- front tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,311 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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BJ09 MYY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MYY, 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 BJ09 MYY registered?

BJ09 MYY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is BJ09 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 MYY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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