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BJ59 WXZ

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 107,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing x 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,786 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 68,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,549 miles

front disc showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Dec 2015 53,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,794 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WXZ 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 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 WXZ, 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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What year was BJ59 WXZ registered?

BJ59 WXZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 WXZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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