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E8 ODB

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

84,875 mi
Last recorded84,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ODB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 166,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper central break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light in boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand track control arm bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand track control arm bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect previous weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper central break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light in boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,588 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 94,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,517 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm worn slightly inner edge

exhaust front flexi outer mesh starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,081 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,888 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 25,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,354 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

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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E8 ODB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 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 E8 ODB, 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 E8 ODB registered?

E8 ODB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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