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BU09 UKD

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front tyre outer edge

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

Rear both tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Rear brake pads

both rear tyers

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,506 miles

offside front tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 60,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,448 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU09 UKD is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU09 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 UKD registered?

BU09 UKD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is BU09 UKD safe to buy?

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