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CE09 LGU

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,430 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,788 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,152 miles

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

Os rear brake pads wear indicator wire is wearing on outer cv boot

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Small lip on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,446 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 28,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,177 miles

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

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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CE09 LGU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CE09 LGU, 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 CE09 LGU registered?

CE09 LGU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is CE09 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 LGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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