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BX09 WCP

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 WCP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,203 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn slightly ()

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn slightly ()

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,326 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 May 2014 59,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

tyre pressure warning lamp staying on

Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,998 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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BX09 WCP is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX09 WCP, 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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BX09 WCP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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