2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · J18 NAM
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 177,874 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 NAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 177,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 NAM MOT History
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 (J18 NAM) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
J18 NAM Mileage History
- 28/10/2024166,584 mi
- 27/10/2025173,791 mi+7,207 mi
- 27/10/2025173,792 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2026177,869 mi+4,077 mi
- 13/10/2026177,874 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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