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BR09 DJR

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 DJR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,354 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 99,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 92,342 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,368 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST DOWN TO THE CHORDS ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 74,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST DOWN TO THE CHORDS ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,425 miles

Front exhaust flexible join feels very weak/poor condition.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower/rear suspension arm ball joint boot starting to split.

Stonechip to centre windscreen.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 18% ( minimum requirement 16%). Requires attention

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,302 miles

Stonechip to centre windscrren

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,488 miles

Offside Rear tyre is on 2mm and isperishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertray is fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,559 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge of tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,981 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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BR09 DJR is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BR09 DJR, 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 BR09 DJR registered?

BR09 DJR is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is BR09 DJR safe to buy?

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