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BJ09 ZGD

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,988 mi
Last recorded138,988 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,988 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 127,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,170 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

OSR B/PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,498 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,131 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 ZGD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ09 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

BJ09 ZGD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is BJ09 ZGD safe to buy?

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