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AJ59 JVL

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 140,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,111 miles

top covers under trays fitted ,sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 137,111 miles

Emissions not tested blowing (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

top covers under trays fitted ,sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 116,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 111,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,934 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,629 miles

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

Front brake pad near sensor.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,629 miles

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

Front brake pad near sensor.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,070 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 JVL is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AJ59 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

AJ59 JVL is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JVL safe to buy?

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