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AY59 ZLK

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 123,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 117,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,126 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,548 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,079 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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AY59 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY59 ZLK, 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 AY59 ZLK registered?

AY59 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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