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DV09 RXW

2009 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,916 mi
Last recorded135,916 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 RXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 135,916 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,278 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 74,569 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 May 2014 68,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sills and under covers limits inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,716 miles

plastic sills and under covers limits inspection

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 RXW is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV09 RXW registered?

DV09 RXW is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is DV09 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 RXW shows 14 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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