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CX09 RZU

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,863 mi
Last recorded95,863 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 RZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 95,863 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 95,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,198 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,589 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 77,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,855 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,855 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,886 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,565 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2018 63,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,709 miles

Front exhaust flexi split but exhaust still soported

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front exhaust flexi split but exhaust still soported

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,418 miles

both front tyres low on edge

both rear tyres low on 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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CX09 RZU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZU, 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 CX09 RZU registered?

CX09 RZU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is CX09 RZU safe to buy?

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