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DG09 XSJ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexi hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexi hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,673 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake flexi hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,580 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,732 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 135,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,147 miles

handbrake lever coming up little bit to high

Fail 18 Feb 2021 125,147 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever coming up little bit to high

Pass 10 Feb 2020 122,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 115,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex front (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,525 miles

Front brake hoses slight cracks

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,361 miles

Front exhaust front flexy pipe loose/broken

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 81,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing excessively on outer edges(tracking needs checking)

Pass 1 May 2013 77,001 miles

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

O/S & n/s front tyre tread wearing excessively on outer edge.(tracking needs checking)

o/s rear tyre tread on limit.205/55/r16

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,267 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 XSJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

DG09 XSJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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