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AJ59 JJE

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 114,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,709 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 95,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 91,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,517 miles

engine pans

front inner brake pads low

zero smoke

Fail 13 Jan 2018 84,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine pans

front inner brake pads low

zero smoke

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,980 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,213 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 JJE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

AJ59 JJE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is AJ59 JJE safe to buy?

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