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2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FY59 XRL

FY59 XRL

2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 163,944 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2009 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
163,944 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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FY59 XRL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
  • 163,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FY59 XRL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (FY59 XRL) between April 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FY59 XRL Mileage History

  1. 06/04/2023153,720 mi
  2. 06/04/2023153,720 mi
  3. 11/04/2024160,643 mi+6,923 mi
  4. 11/04/2024160,643 mi
  5. 08/05/2025163,944 mi+3,301 mi

Average of roughly 4,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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