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CJ59 GAJ

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,422 mi
Last recorded181,422 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ59 GAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 181,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 174,353 miles

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

Offside Rear wear sensor hanging loose

Pass 29 Apr 2022 164,233 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 164,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 146,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,778 miles

Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,208 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,716 miles

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

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

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be worn very thin (limited view)

o/s front tyre wearing very low on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be worn very thin (limited view)

o/s front tyre wearing very low on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,701 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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CJ59 GAJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ59 GAJ, 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 CJ59 GAJ registered?

CJ59 GAJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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