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CX09 SKD

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,416 mi
Last recorded158,416 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 SKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 158,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 158,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 149,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,395 miles

emissions too low to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,282 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 SKD is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CX09 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

CX09 SKD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is CX09 SKD safe to buy?

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