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2009 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · DV59 FTN

DV59 FTN

2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 101,105 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2009 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 18/11/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (24/05/2021)
Recorded Mileage
101,105 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

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
Valid until 18/11/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24/05/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc

DV59 FTN Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2020
  • 101,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DV59 FTN Mileage History

  1. 02/10/201227,970 mi
  2. 21/02/201439,687 mi+11,717 mi
  3. 02/03/201557,523 mi+17,836 mi
  4. 02/03/201557,533 mi+10 mi
  5. 26/04/201677,120 mi+19,587 mi
  6. 22/04/201783,811 mi+6,691 mi
  7. 04/05/201887,777 mi+3,966 mi
  8. 04/05/201887,779 mi+2 mi
  9. 19/11/201889,800 mi+2,021 mi
  10. 14/11/201995,302 mi+5,502 mi
  11. 15/11/201995,303 mi+1 mi
  12. 18/11/2020101,105 mi+5,802 mi

Average of roughly 8,998 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

DV59 FTN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 16:46
MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (DV59 FTN) between October 2012 and November 2020.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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