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AV59 EMJ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

260,790 mi
Last recorded260,790 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 260,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 232,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 231,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 218,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 216,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 215,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 215,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 213,516 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 213,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 209,443 miles

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

rusty front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2016 202,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 196,975 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 Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 167,839 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,909 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 EMJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue 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 EMJ, 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 AV59 EMJ registered?

AV59 EMJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AV59 EMJ safe to buy?

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