BMW 318d Es (2009)
2009 BMW 318d Es
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2009 BMW 318d Es. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 BMW 318D ES is a reliability red flag: only 14.2% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. This dramatic shortfall suggests significant underlying mechanical issues that prospective buyers should treat as a serious warning sign.
At 136,000 miles on the odometer, these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.34 failures per test—roughly triple the failure density you'd expect from a healthy 15-year-old diesel. Before considering one of these, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a BMW specialist and budget for immediate remedial work; the low first-time pass rate indicates problems are the norm, not the exception.
What to check before buying a 2009 BMW 318d Es
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 BMW 318d Es vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 BMW 318d Es vehicles fall between 112,942 and 157,476 miles.
2009 BMW 318d Es — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2024.
MOT History Averages
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