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C4 GHP

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GHP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,259 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Passenger side and Driver side Front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

Driver side Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger side Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged

Rear Bumper insecure /misaligned

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2017 76,247 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 76,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 30,202 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,031 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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C4 GHP is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C4 GHP, 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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C4 GHP is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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