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AJ59 EXG

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,356 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,994 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint on exhaust front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,683 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres are cracking/perishing on inner and outer edges

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,719 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 EXG is a 2009 BMW 118 in White 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 EXG, 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 AJ59 EXG registered?

AJ59 EXG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AJ59 EXG safe to buy?

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