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BV09 UWW

2009 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,963 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 124,514 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,002 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,961 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 96,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,940 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 23,337 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 UWW is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2009.

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