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DG09 SJX

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,248 mi
Last recorded163,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 SJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 163,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 163,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2023 118,627 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 118,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,627 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,272 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 8 Jan 2020 79,173 miles

exhaust flexible section worn but not blowing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,171 miles

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

exhaust flexible section worn but not blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,508 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,424 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 SJX is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG09 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

DG09 SJX is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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