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BS09 BOW

2009 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS09 BOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,485 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 77,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front imbalance to front brake readings on roller brake test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn on outer edge, worn to 3.5mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm) (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm) (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Tracking

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,242 miles

wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 28 Jan 2017 58,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres worn to 3mm in tread

front inner brake pad linings appear to be worn thin

wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,412 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 21,412 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,949 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BS09 BOW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BS09 BOW, 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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BS09 BOW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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