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CE09 MFN

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,146 mi
Last recorded225,146 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 225,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Rear Control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 210,576 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated At caliper, Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2. ()

Rear Drive coupling split.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 210,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated At caliper, Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2. ()

Rear Drive coupling split.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 195,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm/hub assembly bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 195,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm/hub assembly bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 179,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 163,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 144,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,321 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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CE09 MFN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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