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DV09 XVG

2009 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,713 mi
Last recorded164,713 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 164,713 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 158,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 158,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,784 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 120,640 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,350 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seatbelt covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2015 112,350 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seatbelt covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

pads fitted to offside and nearside seat belts at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,494 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XVG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Green 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

DV09 XVG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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