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AV59 ECJ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,385 mi
Last recorded169,385 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 169,385 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 155,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 143,808 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 143,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 136,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,012 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,141 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,141 miles

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

All 4 brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 110,146 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,326 miles

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

exhaust flex joint broken but not leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges,badly cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,611 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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AV59 ECJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV59 ECJ, 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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AV59 ECJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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