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BN09 XVC

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,093 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible diff when turning wheels (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible diff when turning wheels (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 98,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 98,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (previous repair section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake warning wire insecure

Nearside Main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire insecure

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake warning wire damaged

Rear diff rough

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 72,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 62,395 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 55,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,472 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine and sill covers fitted also under trays

hand brake warning lamp on hand brake operating ok

Fail 11 May 2017 40,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine and sill covers fitted also under trays

hand brake warning lamp on hand brake operating ok

Pass 14 May 2016 34,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,981 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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BN09 XVC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XVC, 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 BN09 XVC registered?

BN09 XVC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is BN09 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 XVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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