2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AY59 WVA
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 179,789 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,789 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.
AY59 WVA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 179,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY59 WVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (AY59 WVA) between August 2012 and August 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AY59 WVA Mileage History
- 03/08/201252,091 mi
- 03/08/201252,091 mi
- 23/07/201366,442 mi+14,351 mi
- 24/07/201366,442 mi
- 01/08/201477,449 mi+11,007 mi
- 01/08/201477,449 mi
- 23/07/201588,546 mi+11,097 mi
- 24/07/201588,546 mi
- 02/07/201695,466 mi+6,920 mi
- 13/07/201695,466 mi
- 04/08/2017100,266 mi+4,800 mi
- 30/07/2018113,450 mi+13,184 mi
- 29/07/2019133,521 mi+20,071 mi
- 29/07/2019133,521 mi
- 24/07/2020148,109 mi+14,588 mi
- 03/08/2021162,049 mi+13,940 mi
- 06/08/2021162,107 mi+58 mi
- 10/08/2022179,789 mi+17,682 mi
Average of roughly 12,747 miles per year across 18 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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