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AY59 ZNB

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 137,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,866 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 101,666 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,827 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,522 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front pads appear to be getting low

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ZNB is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

AY59 ZNB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZNB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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