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CE59 GZJ

2009 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,876 mi
Last recorded146,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 GZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 146,876 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads hard to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp loose

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,203 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 138,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 119,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside lower doors damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,055 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine cover fitted under trail cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 32,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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CE59 GZJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE59 GZJ, 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 CE59 GZJ registered?

CE59 GZJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CE59 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 GZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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