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BV09 JNU

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,732 mi
Last recorded163,732 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 JNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 163,732 miles

Bonnet mechanism stiff

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Slight leak from rear differential

Very heavy engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2023 163,718 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp damaged and system loose at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim to be effective (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet mechanism stiff

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places, unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight leak from rear differential

Very heavy engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2021 152,627 miles

Differential oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp, light source reduced

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, unable to fully inspect due to plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp, light source reduced

Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,557 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,915 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount

Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,796 miles

moderate wear in nsf drop link

very heavy wear to front discs

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,019 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,255 miles

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

rear discs worn.

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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BV09 JNU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV09 JNU, 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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BV09 JNU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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