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BV09 YVW

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 YVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 98,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small cuts on edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn close to limit approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle Winter tyre (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 68,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,671 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 52,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,734 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 Aug 2011 24,417 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 24,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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 YVW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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