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A22 MPL

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,660 miles

Rear Shocks corroded & N/S/R damp

Rear Springs corroded

Exhaust blowing in places including under bonnet near turbo

Head light patterns blurry

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded BT have plastic coating obscuring accessibility

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,571 miles

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

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 131,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,918 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes offside and nearside between flexi hoses heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,302 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 111,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 25,166 miles

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

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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A22 MPL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A22 MPL, 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 A22 MPL registered?

A22 MPL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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