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DE09 AWZ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 160,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve damage to rim (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 154,229 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 154,222 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,538 miles

under tray broken

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 102,407 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 96,762 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 96,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,028 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,262 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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DE09 AWZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE09 AWZ, 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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DE09 AWZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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