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BN09 RUV

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,389 mi
Last recorded126,389 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,389 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,389 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,833 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,094 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Apr 2018 83,925 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,229 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,120 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,477 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,708 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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 RUV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN09 RUV, 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

How do I check the history of BN09 RUV?

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What year was BN09 RUV registered?

BN09 RUV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is BN09 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 RUV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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