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D2 USE

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 USE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 161,992 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 161,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 152,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,349 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 143,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rear rubber joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,712 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 117,710 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,153 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,986 miles

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

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted correctly

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

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s headlamp slightly loose but still secure

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp slightly loose but still secure

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged evidence of curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged evidence of curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face scored (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car has sideskirts fitted that obscure some chassis/bodywork

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged evidence of curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged evidence of curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face scored (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car has sideskirts fitted that obscure some chassis/bodywork

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,549 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,259 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 USE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D2 USE, 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 USE registered?

D2 USE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is D2 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 USE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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