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AJ59 DLK

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,002 mi
Last recorded178,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DLK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 159,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 122,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,237 miles

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 DLK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ59 DLK, 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 AJ59 DLK registered?

AJ59 DLK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AJ59 DLK safe to buy?

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