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AJ59 ZPZ

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,445 mi
Last recorded91,445 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ZPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,696 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to cental Brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,410 miles

bonnet cable poor

Fail 11 Nov 2019 68,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet cable poor

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,322 miles

rear tyres 3mm on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,245 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 ZPZ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

AJ59 ZPZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is AJ59 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 ZPZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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