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C21 RLA

2009 BMW 218

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RLA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,997 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,531 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 22,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 86,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 11,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,561 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 80,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,577 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,014 miles

both front drop links worn

Fail 2 May 2017 68,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front drop links worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,192 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

no emissions given (0%)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,331 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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C21 RLA is a 2009 BMW 218 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C21 RLA registered?

C21 RLA is a 2009 BMW 218, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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