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MRZ 8170

2009 BMW 318

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 31878,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 8170
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,472 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,945 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch fault ( very tight in operation )

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front brake back plate loose

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,060 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/zr17 extra load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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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MRZ 8170 is a 2009 BMW 318 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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MRZ 8170 is a 2009 BMW 318, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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