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C28 LAC

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,333 mi
Last recorded171,333 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 LAC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 171,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount sticking

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 152,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 139,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 133,731 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 133,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,178 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,566 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 107,566 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,829 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbing on the outer edges

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres are scrubbing on the outer edges

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,057 miles

Unable to test offside rear seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 55,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,515 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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C28 LAC is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C28 LAC, 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 C28 LAC registered?

C28 LAC is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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