2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · EA59 OCU
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 127,611 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,611 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.
EA59 OCU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 127,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EA59 OCU Mileage History
- 07/11/201246,977 mi
- 14/11/201247,309 mi+332 mi
- 26/11/201363,104 mi+15,795 mi
- 18/02/201573,140 mi+10,036 mi
- 17/02/201684,910 mi+11,770 mi
- 15/05/201791,241 mi+6,331 mi
- 16/02/201893,780 mi+2,539 mi
- 29/07/201995,971 mi+2,191 mi
- 09/02/202199,094 mi+3,123 mi
- 19/03/2022101,409 mi+2,315 mi
- 30/09/2023118,594 mi+17,185 mi
- 30/04/2025123,560 mi+4,966 mi
- 30/04/2026127,611 mi+4,051 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 OCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (EA59 OCU) between November 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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