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DE09 HFV

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,743 mi
Last recorded126,743 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 HFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 113,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,776 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on, brake pads not worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,789 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 67,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,024 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 56,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 38,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,961 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 HFV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

DE09 HFV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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