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BV09 PYW

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,846 mi
Last recorded156,846 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 PYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 156,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,213 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 143,853 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 143,853 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 137,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 120,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,400 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 111,398 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,678 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 PYW registered?

BV09 PYW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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