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D2 MSH

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,411 mi
Last recorded175,411 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 MSH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 175,411 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2024 171,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 167,971 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn / failed but not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2022 162,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,061 miles

Nearside Front roadwheel buckle

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Rear brake pads 3 mm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front roadwheel buckle

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Rear brake pads 3 mm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side rear brake caliper clip missimg

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,515 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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D2 MSH is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D2 MSH, 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 D2 MSH registered?

D2 MSH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is D2 MSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 MSH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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