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BL03 ARY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ARY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,632 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 127,632 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 116,629 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 107,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,102 miles

Offside Front tyre nail in

both front tyres are scrubbed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,771 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 35,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 24,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,312 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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BL03 ARY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL03 ARY, 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 BL03 ARY registered?

BL03 ARY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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