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DE09 ZKL

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 110,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear brake pad sensor cable incorrectly routed and fouling on driveshaft

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,582 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosiion especially rear suspension areas and components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 59,785 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,702 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 22 May 2014 51,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 33,143 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 ZKL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

Is DE09 ZKL safe to buy?

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