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BV09 RJJ

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,603 mi
Last recorded155,603 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 155,603 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 155,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 142,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 130,138 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 130,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 123,274 miles

Front slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Apr 2022 123,254 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 104,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 94,274 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 94,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front disc warped (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,227 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged and screw in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 21 Feb 2015 64,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged and screw in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,154 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 RJJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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