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CE09 LZS

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,275 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,466 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated (under body)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs has lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,212 miles

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

exhaust flexi slight wear

Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,540 miles

Central exhaust rubber split and flexi outer casing loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,470 miles

some under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 37,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emission to clean to registed

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt more than 1 ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just within requirement (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,625 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,959 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LZS is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey 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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

CE09 LZS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is CE09 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 LZS 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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