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BV09 PZG

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 PZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 111,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,002 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 PZG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV09 PZG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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