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BJ59 OWY

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,415 mi
Last recorded109,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OWY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 109,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 105,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 101,478 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 88,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,613 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 2 Aug 2018 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,898 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Travel high (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,080 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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 OWY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ59 OWY, 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 BJ59 OWY registered?

BJ59 OWY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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