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DG09 TZT

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 101,647 miles

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

Offside Front headlight washer nozzle missing but still sprays headlight

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 May 2025 97,317 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer defective

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 93,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

oil level low

various suspension components corroded and bushed split and perished front and rear

Fail 29 May 2024 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling against broken spring and damaged sidewall (205/50/17 runflat) (5.2.3 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

oil level low

various suspension components corroded and bushed split and perished front and rear

Pass 30 May 2023 88,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing at the edges (205/50/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

inner rack ends slightly corroded

oil level low

rear subframe corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished and split (front and rear)

Fail 24 May 2023 88,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling spring that has broken and cut into sidewall (205/50/17) runflat (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1mm and bald inside edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing at the edges (205/50/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

inner rack ends slightly corroded

oil level low

rear subframe corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished and split (front and rear)

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,132 miles

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

handbrake travel requires slight adjustment...

Fail 27 Apr 2022 74,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitantly not working.. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel requires slight adjustment...

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,232 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,561 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 59,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sticker removed from dash(covering tell tail lamps)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,248 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 TZT is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

DG09 TZT is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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