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BJ09 RYR

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,765 mi
Last recorded152,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 152,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 152,764 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,680 miles

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift/missing.

front brake flexi pipes starting to crack/perish.

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge and very close to 1.6mm.

plastic shields and under trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack/perish.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,408 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

front flexible exhaust joint broken

front tyre edges worn, tyre wear uneven.

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

rear suspension noise

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,356 miles

DPF flexy joint broken not blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,963 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,313 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 41,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,553 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RYR is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

BJ09 RYR is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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