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CX09 MWN

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 MWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,761 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,315 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,347 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 92,030 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 89,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2020 89,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Bump stops have come away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Bump stops have come away (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, non run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, non run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 68,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 68,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,671 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working led (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working led (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 46,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,877 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 MWN is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWN, 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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CX09 MWN is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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