MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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
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)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
rear exhaust mount
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
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)
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)
moderate wear in nsf drop link
very heavy wear to front discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn.
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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