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BV09 LRZ

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 140,667 miles

offside rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 140,656 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 140,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake-hose bracket fouling roll-bar-link

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,292 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 90,292 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,005 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken away from inside FLEXI JOINT next to catalytic converter! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust flexi pipe starting to seperated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 67,015 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust flexi pipe starting to seperated

offside front tyre outer edge very low

offside rear tyre has nail

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,147 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 58,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,050 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 38,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nail on inner edge nsr tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,787 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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BV09 LRZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

BV09 LRZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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