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GU09 OFH

2009 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,049 mi
Last recorded122,049 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 31878,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 OFH
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 122,030 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible joint starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 122,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible joint starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 118,662 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,757 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 111,756 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight inspection cover missing from wheel arch liner

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approximately 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front headlight inspection cover missing from wheel arch liner

Fail 20 Apr 2020 98,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front headlight inspection cover missing from wheel arch liner

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,932 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,113 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,370 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 64,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,590 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 32,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,742 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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GU09 OFH is a 2009 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU09 OFH is a 2009 BMW 318, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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