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DG09 TYW

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,688 mi
Last recorded181,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 181,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 180,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,256 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)

emissions too clean

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2017 143,099 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres worn edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 135,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 130,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres slightly stepped on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,198 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre has a cut less than 25 mm, deep enough to reach the ply or cords

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

DG09 TYW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DG09 TYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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