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AJ59 RKA

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Door shut VIN / weigh/ emissions plate missing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above flexible hose is swelling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,520 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 34,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,441 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four [front's tapering] [rear's low] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 7,120 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 RKA 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 92.9%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

AJ59 RKA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is AJ59 RKA safe to buy?

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