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BN09 NNU

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,378 mi
Last recorded169,378 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 NNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 169,378 miles

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on - pre 1st January 2012

Fail 21 Mar 2022 169,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 41kg - nsr 143 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on - pre 1st January 2012

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,505 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi section split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and off front arm to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexi hose not located in securing clip

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 163,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside and off side hub lower bush to suspension arm (with coil ) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi section split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and off front arm to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexi hose not located in securing clip

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 156,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section breaking up causing system to hang lower (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub assembly to lower suspension arm (with coil ) - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section breaking up causing system to hang lower (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 138,015 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 129,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tread

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,260 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 64,654 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN09 NNU 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 68.8%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

BN09 NNU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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