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CY09 ARU

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 ARU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 81,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall of tyre has slight deformity (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure Centre brake lamp lens not fully secure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,491 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall, no cords visable

Offside Front Worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,990 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,536 miles

Front wipers starting too smear

N/s rear tyre on 2.5mm and cut cords not visable

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,090 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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CY09 ARU 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 82.4%.

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 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 CY09 ARU, 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 CY09 ARU registered?

CY09 ARU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is CY09 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 ARU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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