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DG09 MBO

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,478 mi
Last recorded197,478 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 MBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 197,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust is poorly fitted but doesnt leak

parking brake has only just met requirements so may need adjustment

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 14 Mar 2026 197,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is poorly fitted but doesnt leak

parking brake has only just met requirements so may need adjustment

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 9 Sep 2025 197,458 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 191,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 187,590 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

under trays & covers fitted - unable to fully inspect covered areas

Pass 20 Oct 2022 182,192 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 174,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 169,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 164,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 163,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 143,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,828 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 128,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 123,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,076 miles

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

o/s front tyre outer slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front tyre outer slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,594 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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DG09 MBO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 MBO, 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 DG09 MBO registered?

DG09 MBO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is DG09 MBO safe to buy?

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