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C22 EYJ

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,524 mi
Last recorded65,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on rear suspension components

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2023 61,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on rear suspension components

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perishing and cracking

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,714 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 56,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,778 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 39,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,588 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 17,587 miles

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

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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C22 EYJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 C22 EYJ, 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 C22 EYJ registered?

C22 EYJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is C22 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 EYJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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