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DEB 111V

2009 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,326 mi
Last recorded148,326 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEB 111V
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 148,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on min 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fan belt part missing and frayed

Fail 25 Feb 2026 148,326 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pad below min/ disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing marked yellow (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tire tread below min 1.3mm (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on min 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fan belt part missing and frayed

Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,666 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 138,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,870 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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DEB 111V is a 2009 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DEB 111V, 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 DEB 111V registered?

DEB 111V is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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