MOT Status
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119,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear abs wiring going through coilspring
Rear suspension corroded
front and rear brake pads getting low / discs corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front and rear brake pads getting low / discs corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear abs wiring going through coilspring
Rear suspension corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axle sub-frame rusty
Exhaust silencer slightly loose system due to loose front flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose system due to loose front flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted
o/s/r tyre worn on edges and bald on inner egde
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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CE09 MBY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CE09 MBY, 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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CE09 MBY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2009.
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