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BK59 XJE

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 XJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All three hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

off side front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,064 miles

near side front shock absorber worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,224 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,224 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,541 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,384 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are bald on the outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 26,001 miles

rear tyrews low osr 2mm. nsr 3-4mm.245/35/18

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on the edges.

Offside rear tyre damaged on the outer sidewall cords not visible.

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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BK59 XJE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BK59 XJE, 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 BK59 XJE registered?

BK59 XJE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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