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BW09 BEC

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW09 BEC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 121,327 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 110,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 100,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 93,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 89,236 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 79,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,998 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 72,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,882 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 60,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,352 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,352 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,042 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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BW09 BEC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW09 BEC, 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 BW09 BEC registered?

BW09 BEC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is BW09 BEC safe to buy?

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