MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL. (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure FLEXI BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL. (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted underneath.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front and rear pads on 4mm
nearside rear tyre on 2mm
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV09 LRA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LRA, 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 BV09 LRA registered?
BV09 LRA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2009.
Is BV09 LRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV09 LRA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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