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CV09 HYF

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,123 mi
Last recorded195,123 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 195,123 miles

Front number plate broken on edges

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 195,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate broken on edges

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 164,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 164,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged the wire is insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 146,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,583 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened support arm from body to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 134,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 129,986 miles

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

offside rear suspention bracket corroded

stone chip windscreen

Fail 27 May 2020 129,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

offside rear suspention bracket corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 28 May 2019 125,965 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 125,965 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,358 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 118,355 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,464 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,471 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,709 miles

front tyres warn balled on inner edges advise changing asap

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 HYF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV09 HYF, 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 CV09 HYF registered?

CV09 HYF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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