2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SM09 MTJ
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 111,135 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM09 MTJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 111,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 MTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (SM09 MTJ) between June 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SM09 MTJ Mileage History
- 28/06/201224,115 mi
- 04/07/201331,501 mi+7,386 mi
- 13/12/201334,941 mi+3,440 mi
- 14/12/201334,941 mi
- 09/12/201439,988 mi+5,047 mi
- 01/12/201545,610 mi+5,622 mi
- 08/12/201654,220 mi+8,610 mi
- 07/11/201761,088 mi+6,868 mi
- 31/10/201864,626 mi+3,538 mi
- 31/10/201969,220 mi+4,594 mi
- 06/11/202077,225 mi+8,005 mi
- 01/11/202179,654 mi+2,429 mi
- 07/07/202281,371 mi+1,717 mi
- 07/07/202388,032 mi+6,661 mi
- 07/07/202388,032 mi
- 28/06/202494,376 mi+6,344 mi
- 28/06/202494,376 mi
- 04/07/2025102,488 mi+8,112 mi
- 13/07/2026111,135 mi+8,647 mi
- 17/07/2026111,135 mi
Average of roughly 6,193 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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