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DU09 CVJ

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,872 mi
Last recorded134,872 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,872 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated not blowing

Fail 24 Mar 2022 134,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated not blowing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,736 miles

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

Slight Play In Both Front Track Control Arm Bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,417 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And tyre stepped ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex joint/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And tyre stepped ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and stepped slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,472 miles

Front suspension bump stops perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,845 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to dog guard fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,337 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,326 miles

both rear tyre cracking

both rear tyre wearing inner 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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DU09 CVJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU09 CVJ, 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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DU09 CVJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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