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BV09 LRA

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,643 mi
Last recorded200,643 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LRA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 200,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 200,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 198,008 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 196,365 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 196,360 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 192,848 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 185,872 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 185,872 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,724 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 148,593 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,593 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,994 miles

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.

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 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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BV09 LRA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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