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CP09 FSX

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,130 mi
Last recorded181,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 FSX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 181,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 181,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 178,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 178,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 165,378 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scrape damaged into zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount/bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates - delaminated/faded/damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 165,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount/bush - worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scrape damaged into zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates - delaminated/faded/damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 145,408 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,640 miles

nearside rear spherical bearing worn

rear sub frame corroded slightly

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear spherical bearing worn

rear sub frame corroded slightly

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,552 miles

front offside inner pads worn thin

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 4 Nov 2019 132,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front offside inner pads worn thin

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,645 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 120,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,773 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

rear pads wearing thin and discs slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

rear pads wearing thin and discs slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,615 miles

Front and rear inner pads wearing thin

Slight play nearside rear suspension bush

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,401 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 40,332 miles

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

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

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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CP09 FSX is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP09 FSX, 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 CP09 FSX registered?

CP09 FSX is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is CP09 FSX safe to buy?

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