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D5 JJA

2009 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 JJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 96,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 88,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 81,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,075 miles

Rear diff leaking oil slightly.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,075 miles

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

Rear diff leaking oil slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,074 miles

front wipers smear

oil leak on rear diff output shaft

Fail 19 Sep 2014 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smear

oil leak on rear diff output shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,418 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,456 miles

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

front discs worn under minimum thickness

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge and has a nail in it

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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D5 JJA 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 88.9%.

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 D5 JJA, 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 D5 JJA registered?

D5 JJA is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is D5 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 JJA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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