2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GX59 RMV
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 115,703 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,703 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.
GX59 RMV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 115,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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GX59 RMV Mileage History
- 19/11/201223,012 mi
- 05/12/201329,877 mi+6,865 mi
- 12/12/201435,556 mi+5,679 mi
- 27/05/201640,357 mi+4,801 mi
- 15/03/201743,798 mi+3,441 mi
- 15/03/201853,222 mi+9,424 mi
- 13/03/201961,919 mi+8,697 mi
- 14/03/201961,921 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/202070,838 mi+8,917 mi
- 11/03/202070,838 mi
- 24/02/202173,167 mi+2,329 mi
- 07/03/202281,644 mi+8,477 mi
- 14/03/202281,861 mi+217 mi
- 01/03/202392,325 mi+10,464 mi
- 13/03/202392,607 mi+282 mi
- 04/03/2024101,700 mi+9,093 mi
- 05/03/2025108,601 mi+6,901 mi
- 18/03/2025108,774 mi+173 mi
- 12/03/2026115,700 mi+6,926 mi
- 13/03/2026115,703 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,963 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
GX59 RMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (GX59 RMV) between November 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut inner tr”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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