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AJ59 TXE

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,504 mi
Last recorded151,504 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 151,504 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 141,605 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 122,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,601 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 103,869 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,483 miles

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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,566 miles

chip in front screen

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

fuel warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,193 miles

Exhaust flexi split but not blowing

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,813 miles

exhaust frontpipe flexi section deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,129 miles

both front tyres have small cuts

both front tyres waeaing on edges

n/s/r tyre has small cuts

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres have small cuts

both front tyres waeaing on edges

both rear tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre has small cuts

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 TXE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

AJ59 TXE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AJ59 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 TXE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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