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CU09 ONC

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ONC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 130,307 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 130,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,258 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 119,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,114 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,466 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 42,764 miles

N/s rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

O/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 ONC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CU09 ONC, 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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CU09 ONC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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