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BJ09 MZL

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 152,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Gasket before DPF. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,470 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 125,470 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 116,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear subframe

offside front tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 20 Nov 2021 116,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear subframe

offside front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,749 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexie joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexie joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 96,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe flexi joint showing signs of separation and outer support mesh starting to break up (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads ( inner pads) getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On maximum wear tolerance inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlight slight condensation not affecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to maximum wear tolerance inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 63,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,971 miles

front tyres badly cracking

no smoke detected

Pass 13 May 2013 37,355 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside front tyre cracking on side walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 28,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 MZL 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 77.8%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

BJ09 MZL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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