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BJ09 ZGU

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,456 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,817 miles

front pads close to limit

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s outer cv joint greasy

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,117 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,731 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER TREAD BLOCKS

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

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 May 2018 65,093 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 60,595 miles

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 60,592 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 34,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ZGU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

BJ09 ZGU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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