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BT58 BTV

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,336 mi
Last recorded160,336 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 BTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 160,336 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 160,336 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 140,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,140 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,650 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,056 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

covers fitted

exhaust flexi is weak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,224 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,699 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are on 3mm and scrubbing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,788 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are on 3mm and scrubbing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,471 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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BT58 BTV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BT58 BTV, 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 BT58 BTV registered?

BT58 BTV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is BT58 BTV safe to buy?

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