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DE09 ZKF

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,481 mi
Last recorded152,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 152,481 miles

Offside Front Inner heavy scoring to tyre from broken spring,advise replacement

Fail 3 Sep 2025 152,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 141,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,194 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing inner tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,186 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexible hose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing inner tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both condensation Aim ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal pipes from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2018 110,171 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust broken off the cat/dpf (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 102,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 96,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 81,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

r/h/front tyre outer edge wearing.wipers now smearing.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 23 May 2013 49,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,094 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 ZKF is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

DE09 ZKF is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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