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2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · DV59 WTU

DV59 WTU

2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 81,816 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2009 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,816 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

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
Valid
Valid until 05 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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DV59 WTU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
  • 81,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DV59 WTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 11:27
MOT Analysis

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 (DV59 WTU) between December 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DV59 WTU Mileage History

  1. 08/12/202232,588 mi
  2. 04/12/202346,593 mi+14,005 mi
  3. 04/12/202464,284 mi+17,691 mi
  4. 06/01/202681,816 mi+17,532 mi
  5. 06/01/202681,816 mi

Average of roughly 15,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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