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AK59 OPH

2009 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,201 mi
Last recorded104,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OPH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 100,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 99,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,517 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 90,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,636 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,387 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 79,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,247 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,247 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,303 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 3 Dec 2012 48,145 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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AK59 OPH is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AK59 OPH, 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 AK59 OPH registered?

AK59 OPH is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AK59 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 OPH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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