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DV09 YKU

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,033 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 95,033 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,595 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2019 72,739 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyre ()

n/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 5 May 2017 60,663 miles

Front Bumper Damaged and Cracked

Front Exhaust Clamp Starting to Split

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

Rear Oil leak Gearbox Area ()

Rear Prop Shaft Rubber Damper Starting to Split and Perish

Pass 26 May 2016 54,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 48,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,489 miles

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and rear brake pads, 4mm.

Pass 24 May 2013 32,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,743 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 YKU is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

DV09 YKU is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is DV09 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 YKU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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