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AJ59 ZRE

2009 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,882 mi
Last recorded175,882 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 175,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 157,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 150,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 140,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 140,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 136,165 miles

TPMS warning light on.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 136,125 miles

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

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,404 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 125,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,020 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,147 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,753 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 ZRE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

AJ59 ZRE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is AJ59 ZRE safe to buy?

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