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DES 697

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,599 mi
Last recorded71,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 697
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 71,599 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 71,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability curbed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,484 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 70,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 55,058 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 54,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 24,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,706 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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DES 697 is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DES 697, 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 DES 697 registered?

DES 697 is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is DES 697 safe to buy?

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