2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · EA59 UBR
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 155,334 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,334 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 UBR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 155,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EA59 UBR Mileage History
- 18/09/201214,413 mi
- 16/09/201327,839 mi+13,426 mi
- 07/08/201435,168 mi+7,329 mi
- 08/08/201435,168 mi
- 03/08/201546,011 mi+10,843 mi
- 04/08/201546,011 mi
- 02/09/201656,844 mi+10,833 mi
- 08/08/201764,662 mi+7,818 mi
- 29/08/201885,344 mi+20,682 mi
- 13/08/201999,639 mi+14,295 mi
- 13/08/201999,639 mi
- 24/08/2020114,874 mi+15,235 mi
- 07/12/2021119,676 mi+4,802 mi
- 07/12/2021119,676 mi
- 07/12/2022125,090 mi+5,414 mi
- 22/12/2022125,183 mi+93 mi
- 22/12/2022125,183 mi
- 06/12/2023136,015 mi+10,832 mi
- 16/12/2024146,951 mi+10,936 mi
- 20/12/2024146,970 mi+19 mi
- 25/11/2025154,748 mi+7,778 mi
- 20/12/2025155,334 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 10,633 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 UBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (EA59 UBR) between September 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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