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BN09 KMM

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 KMM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,084 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 136,078 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 132,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s n/s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,304 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 129,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 3 Mar 2022 124,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 124,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 113,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpm light on

Fail 14 Feb 2020 113,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpm light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,284 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,876 miles

exhaust flexi broken no blow

front pads worn low discs ridged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust flexi broken no blow

front pads worn low discs ridged

Pass 23 May 2013 59,794 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Poor beam pattern offside head lamp ( bulb does not appear to be seated correctly)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,203 miles

Poor beam pattern offside head lamp ( bulb does not appear to be seated correctly)

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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BN09 KMM 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 60%.

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 BN09 KMM, 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 BN09 KMM registered?

BN09 KMM is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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