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CA55 DRE

2009 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,786 mi
Last recorded114,786 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 DRE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks have light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs pale. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 111,712 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks have light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs pale. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 88,703 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 70,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,753 miles

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

Offside Rear cut on outer sidewall

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 32,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,146 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 17,146 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,338 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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CA55 DRE is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA55 DRE, 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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What year was CA55 DRE registered?

CA55 DRE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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