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AJP 7

2009 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJP 7
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 73,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,909 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 71,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,642 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 69,642 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,217 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 66,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,147 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,894 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,891 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,184 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,778 miles

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

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

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 17 May 2012 15,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

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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AJP 7 is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AJP 7, 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 AJP 7 registered?

AJP 7 is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is AJP 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJP 7 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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