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DV09 RXO

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,464 mi
Last recorded221,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 RXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 221,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm - Inner Bush (subframe side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear park brake lever has little reserve travel - Recommend repairs or adjustment.

Pass 2 Jul 2025 217,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 217,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak wet with leaked oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak wet with leaked oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 210,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 210,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 198,583 miles

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

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

Rear wiper not working

Fail 29 Jun 2023 198,582 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear wiper not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2022 187,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Fail 2 Jul 2022 187,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 170,868 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,585 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 157,369 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 149,717 miles

Both front wiper blades

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 139,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 121,506 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 May 2015 101,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2014 83,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sills

Pass 2 May 2013 67,472 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2012 46,974 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DV09 RXO is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

DV09 RXO is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is DV09 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 RXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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