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C8 HYG

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 76,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,163 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 62,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 41,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,787 miles

baby seat fitted to offside rear so unable to test adult seatbelt

both front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges

front & rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low on tread and offside half flat

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,114 miles

rear inner brake pads starting to get 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
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C8 HYG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 HYG, 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 C8 HYG registered?

C8 HYG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is C8 HYG safe to buy?

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