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C21 PMB

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PMB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 45,466 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 45,466 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,599 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,889 miles

Central Rear stop lamb starting to come away from boot

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside of tread

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 2.5 mm in tread/limit 1.6mm

Fail 20 Jan 2022 35,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear stop lamb starting to come away from boot

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside of tread

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 2.5 mm in tread/limit 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to legal limit (worn on outside of tread)

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks in tread (close to legal limit)

Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre on approx2.5mm in centre of tread , limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 30,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,610 miles

Crack in front number plate

Rear pads getting low

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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C21 PMB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C21 PMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 PMB registered?

C21 PMB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is C21 PMB safe to buy?

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