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CV09 FOU

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 62,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,043 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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CV09 FOU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CV09 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV09 FOU registered?

CV09 FOU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is CV09 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 FOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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