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AJ59 CVG

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,147 mi
Last recorded150,147 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,147 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 146,498 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 20 Apr 2023 146,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,269 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi bad condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 143,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2022 143,064 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play DANGEROUS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall worn and damaged, smooth on edges approx 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm perished on shoulders slightly 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges , various cuts and perished on shoulders 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn on edges, cuts and perished in tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 137,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges approx 3.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm, worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section in poor condition, slight leak at joint

plastic cover sill,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2020 137,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

TPMS light on

plastic covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 26 Feb 2019 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition, starting to break up

plastic cover sills,engine under trays and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 26 Feb 2019 130,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition, starting to break up

plastic cover sills,engine under trays and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

tpms light is showing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be getting low approx 70 per cent (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertrays fitted also os ns outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays, under floor covers and door sill covers are fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,204 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,400 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray's fitted & engine cover's

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,927 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake wear indicator lit on dashboard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ59 CVG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ59 CVG, 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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AJ59 CVG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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