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DS09 BGE

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 132,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 128,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 118,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 113,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,518 miles

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

front registration plate is damaged.

nearside rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

front registration plate is damaged.

nearside rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,679 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,529 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)

windscreen wash poor

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,515 miles

Very slight perrishing to tread area of both front tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,263 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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DS09 BGE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DS09 BGE, 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 DS09 BGE registered?

DS09 BGE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is DS09 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 BGE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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