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C12 BRB

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 BRB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,389 miles

Both rear outer CV joints leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel rim inner edge has weld repair

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,789 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Covers and under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,184 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Covers and under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 77,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear drive shaft outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Covers and under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,906 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft cv boots leaking grease slightly

Covers and under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under shields and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,730 miles

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,439 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,307 miles

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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C12 BRB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 BRB, 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 C12 BRB registered?

C12 BRB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is C12 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 BRB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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