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CU09 MKV

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 MKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,112 miles

general under bodycorrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2025 135,112 miles

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

general under bodycorrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,903 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,900 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,293 miles

Both front tyres are a different size to both rear but the same type across each axle

Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres are a different size to both rear but the same type across each axle

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

damage to windscreen in zone `b`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 105,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

damage to windscreen in zone `b`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,652 miles

Front brake discs poor condition.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,652 miles

Front brake discs poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,403 miles

o/s/f tyre outter side wall has a slight cut but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,764 miles

large cut to nsr tyre kerbwall. (not deep into sidewall)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CU09 MKV is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CU09 MKV, 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 CU09 MKV registered?

CU09 MKV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CU09 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 MKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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