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DE09 HGU

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,244 mi
Last recorded145,244 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 145,244 miles

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

Rear diff leaking slight oil

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 107,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,966 miles

report/advise o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm also worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low emitter

several small chips on the windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,222 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE OUTTER EDGES

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 HGU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

Is DE09 HGU safe to buy?

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