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DV09 LTJ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,797 mi
Last recorded170,797 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 170,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snaped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Advise tpms warning on dash

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 164,795 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 164,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 153,332 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 153,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,631 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 146,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 137,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,374 miles

exhaust loose at front flexi

Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing bush in lower of hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have small cracks in tread pattern

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,786 miles

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,193 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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DV09 LTJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV09 LTJ, 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 DV09 LTJ registered?

DV09 LTJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is DV09 LTJ safe to buy?

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