MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,899 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
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
wear to inner edges of both front tyres
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
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BS09 BOW safe to buy?
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