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AD59 AYE

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 AYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,935 miles

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,935 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded.

red tyre pressure warning on dash.

Pass 26 Oct 2024 97,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

items moved to gain access to hazard light switch.

Fail 26 Oct 2024 97,383 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

items moved to gain access to hazard light switch.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

item moved to gain access to hazard switch

Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,008 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

item moved to gain access to hazard switch

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,365 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,236 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,609 miles

Accelerator intermittently working

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,609 miles

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

Accelerator intermittently working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,922 miles

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

Vehicle under guards fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,922 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicle under guards fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,659 miles

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,917 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AD59 AYE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD59 AYE, 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 AD59 AYE registered?

AD59 AYE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is AD59 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 AYE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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