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DC09 BBB

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,247 mi
Last recorded139,247 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC09 BBB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 139,247 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 139,094 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre deformed

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,490 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre deformed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,766 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,887 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 111,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.9) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,477 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 96,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 87,541 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,527 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Evidence of previously binding due to heat damaged disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing on outer side walls

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear and nearside front tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight outer sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 36,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and offside rear jacking point pads missing.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DC09 BBB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC09 BBB, 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 DC09 BBB registered?

DC09 BBB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DC09 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC09 BBB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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