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DE09 AXH

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,250 mi
Last recorded153,250 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,544 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,584 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 63,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi on dpf snapped (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,607 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex weak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex weak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,053 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,585 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 AXH 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 81.3%.

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 DE09 AXH, 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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What year was DE09 AXH registered?

DE09 AXH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 AXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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