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2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AO59 DFD

AO59 DFD

2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 157,641 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2009 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Aug 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
157,641 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Aug 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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AO59 DFD Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
  • 157,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AO59 DFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 02:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (AO59 DFD) between July 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 August 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

AO59 DFD Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2022157,314 mi
  2. 10/08/2022157,641 mi+327 mi

Average of roughly 8,561 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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