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CE09 MBY

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,239 mi
Last recorded119,239 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 MBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 119,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,167 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,134 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,355 miles

rear axle sub-frame rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,490 miles

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))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 95,490 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 86,004 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE09 MBY registered?

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

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