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DE09 AYD

2009 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,913 mi
Last recorded236,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 236,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 233,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 227,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 218,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 215,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2020 207,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 207,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 197,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2018 188,705 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 173,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 173,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 155,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 155,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 134,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 134,951 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,239 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 AYD is a 2009 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE09 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

DE09 AYD is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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