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DG09 NJY

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 NJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 118,764 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 118,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 110,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wheels swapped on axle [tyre cracking on inner sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 107,929 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre facing wrong direction [rotational tyre] (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel fixings loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre under inflated/tyre cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 100,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,792 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,763 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 72,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,650 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,948 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,052 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 NJY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 NJY registered?

DG09 NJY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is DG09 NJY safe to buy?

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