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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V9 DBYMOT history

V9 DBY is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,335 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 DBY was last recorded at 96,335 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,541 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,335 miles
  • 2025 – 89,541 miles
  • 2022 – 85,990 miles
  • 2021 – 83,126 miles
  • 2020 – 78,698 miles
  • 2019 – 73,597 miles
  • 2018 – 65,453 miles
  • 2017 – 60,880 miles
  • 2016 – 58,191 miles
  • 2015 – 49,966 miles
  • 2014 – 38,720 miles
  • 2013 – 33,918 miles
  • 2012 – 32,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,335 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,335 miles (+6,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    474907132694
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass89,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    233768041930
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail89,541 miles (+3,551)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    373923599578
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass85,990 miles (+2,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    397357113241
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass83,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    585139846780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Fail83,126 miles (+4,428)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    435035877884
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass78,698 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    832170883002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass73,597 miles (+8,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    234018721752
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass65,453 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,453 miles
    Test number
    909630358865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,880 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    854881939878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass58,191 miles (+8,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    489499217029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass49,966 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    586600811412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,842 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    246558035088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,720 miles (+4,802)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    196769634056
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread badly cracked worn on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread badly cracked bald on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracked
  15. Pass33,918 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    519776943001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,101 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    647641832126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres light cracking in treads

Questions about V9 DBY

Does V9 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 DBY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 DBY?
The MOT on V9 DBY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 DBY done?
V9 DBY was recorded at 96,335 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has V9 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 DBY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V9 DBY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V9 DBY find?
V9 DBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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