2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SK09 ZJO
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 132,782 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SK09 ZJO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2021
- 132,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK09 ZJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (SK09 ZJO) between January 2012 and February 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))”.
SK09 ZJO Mileage History
- 11/01/201231,853 mi
- 11/01/201231,853 mi
- 17/01/201354,289 mi+22,436 mi
- 10/01/201472,146 mi+17,857 mi
- 18/01/201472,422 mi+276 mi
- 23/01/201587,540 mi+15,118 mi
- 19/02/201691,247 mi+3,707 mi
- 11/02/201799,513 mi+8,266 mi
- 18/02/201799,566 mi+53 mi
- 09/02/2018109,864 mi+10,298 mi
- 09/02/2019118,624 mi+8,760 mi
- 11/02/2019118,627 mi+3 mi
- 10/02/2020127,189 mi+8,562 mi
- 13/02/2020127,621 mi+432 mi
- 05/02/2021132,782 mi+5,161 mi
- 05/02/2021132,782 mi
Average of roughly 11,127 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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