2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · KA57 KYM
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 127,654 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,654 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.
KA57 KYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 127,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KA57 KYM Mileage History
- 04/11/2021114,705 mi
- 13/12/2022117,976 mi+3,271 mi
- 05/12/2023120,769 mi+2,793 mi
- 05/12/2024124,112 mi+3,343 mi
- 18/11/2025127,654 mi+3,542 mi
Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA57 KYM 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 (KA57 KYM) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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