2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AF59 JLX
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 136,337 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,337 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.
AF59 JLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 136,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AF59 JLX Mileage History
- 07/10/2021122,365 mi
- 17/11/2022126,432 mi+4,067 mi
- 02/11/2023131,816 mi+5,384 mi
- 04/11/2024136,335 mi+4,519 mi
- 05/11/2024136,337 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF59 JLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (AF59 JLX) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (centre) (7.1.2 (d))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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