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BT56 BAY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 118,253 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 81,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,507 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,269 miles

plastic under skirts and engine cover fitted hindering inspection.

Pass 27 Dec 2014 53,390 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2013 37,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,455 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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BT56 BAY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 BAY, 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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BT56 BAY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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