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CL56 MEG

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,719 mi
Last recorded93,719 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL56 MEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,719 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

front exhaust section (flexi) deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2026 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

front exhaust section (flexi) deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,518 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 91,518 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,107 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Tread Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 Stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 Stud Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Tread Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 Stud Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 73,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,024 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,780 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,869 miles

O/S/R tyre close to limit and perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 18,315 miles

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

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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CL56 MEG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black 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 CL56 MEG, 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 CL56 MEG registered?

CL56 MEG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CL56 MEG safe to buy?

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