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BS02 BAB

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS02 BAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 126,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp loose

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 126,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp loose

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,051 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,482 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,303 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 120,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad spring missing

heat shield adrift

tpms light on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 118,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,134 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,784 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN, WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,484 miles

Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,227 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge below limit and cracked on side walls (4.1.E.1)

body damage to n/s panels

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge below limit and cracked on side walls (4.1.E.1)

body damage to n/s panels

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,305 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the sidewalls

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,305 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the sidewalls

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,484 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,040 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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BS02 BAB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BS02 BAB, 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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BS02 BAB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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