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CX09 FFD

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,424 mi
Last recorded151,424 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 FFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - Kerbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration Lamp Dull

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Clips (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 151,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - Kerbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration Lamp Dull

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Clips (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,085 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 144,084 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,960 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,905 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 100,431 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 100,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 85,325 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in Places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 68,355 miles

Offside front shock absorber weeping.

Pass 9 May 2017 56,120 miles

Front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 May 2017 56,112 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2016 48,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 18 May 2015 42,888 miles

All tyres cracking

Front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,272 miles

All 4 tyres tread cracking

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,095 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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CX09 FFD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX09 FFD, 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 CX09 FFD registered?

CX09 FFD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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