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BU09 UZL

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,654 mi
Last recorded150,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 150,654 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 150,586 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,253 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads low .......

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,017 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,210 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,191 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,052 miles

* Rear tyres very heavily worn on edges...Need attention very soon. Pirelli 205.50.17V Runflat *

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

May require front brake pads soon

Rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,172 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,948 miles

Exhaust system insecure flex joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,487 miles

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

oil level just above min

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,897 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,482 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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BU09 UZL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UZL, 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 BU09 UZL registered?

BU09 UZL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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