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BU09 UKN

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,997 mi
Last recorded178,997 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 178,997 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 147,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi joint broken up inside

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,549 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges + perished between pattern

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges + perished between pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 123,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges + perished between pattern

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges + perished between pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre had cut in thread

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyre perishing in threads

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 May 2015 75,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2012 25,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UKN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU09 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

BU09 UKN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is BU09 UKN safe to buy?

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