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BJ59 LSV

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 112,425 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one missing at each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,993 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 95,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 81,394 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,610 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,030 miles

Advise both sides front tyres low on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing windscreen.

Nearside front wiring to abs loose.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp washer jet missing.

Offside rear pad wear sensor wire loose rubbing on driveshaft.

Unable to check boot floor as boot full.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing windscreen.

Nearside front wiring to abs loose.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp washer jet missing.

Offside rear pad wear sensor wire loose rubbing on driveshaft.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check boot floor as boot full.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,637 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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BJ59 LSV is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ59 LSV, 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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BJ59 LSV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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