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CA09 KGX

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 KGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 81,638 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Inner Pads Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,711 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 60,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,412 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,409 miles

n/s front tyre worn badly outside edges .advise new tyre and geo check

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,758 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,308 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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CA09 KGX is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA09 KGX, 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 CA09 KGX registered?

CA09 KGX is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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