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CK09 LUA

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 LUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 140,284 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 140,284 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,319 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,578 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 67,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,196 miles

Both front tyres have worn low on the outer edge

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,172 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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CK09 LUA is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK09 LUA, 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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What year was CK09 LUA registered?

CK09 LUA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is CK09 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK09 LUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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