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CU09 MPF

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 MPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 142,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension components mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 126,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect fluid leakage (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect fluid leakage (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension components mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fuel tank strap mountings corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,153 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fuel tank strap mountings corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower nearside and offside fuel tank strap mountings corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2021 105,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake calliper anti rattle missing

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower nearside and offside fuel tank strap mountings corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,918 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,141 miles

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

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 MPF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF registered?

CU09 MPF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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