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91 RLJ

2019 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11832,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,830 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,519 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,931 miles

Central Front excessive surface corrosion to front subframe.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed nearly too cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 43,630 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 42,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,167 miles

Front both front wipers split but still clear the screen

Fail 8 May 2018 30,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front wipers split but still clear the screen

Pass 25 May 2017 26,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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91 RLJ is a 2019 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,657 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 91 RLJ, 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 7 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 91 RLJ registered?

91 RLJ is a 2019 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2019.

Is 91 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 91 RLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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