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DS09 BJE

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,042 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 117,041 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,437 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,498 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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 BJE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS09 BJE, 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 DS09 BJE registered?

DS09 BJE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is DS09 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 BJE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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