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DV09 LTY

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,550 mi
Last recorded160,550 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 160,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 155,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light on

Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light on

Pass 7 Feb 2022 144,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 144,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 slight crackes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 front and rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both sides dust covers loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

under trays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 19 Dec 2018 123,993 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 123,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,685 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LTY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV09 LTY, 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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DV09 LTY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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