2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LJ59 KPL
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2009. Recorded mileage 120,455 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,455 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
LJ59 KPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 120,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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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LJ59 KPL Mileage History
- 06/06/2025114,703 mi
- 06/06/2025114,705 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2026120,019 mi+5,314 mi
- 19/05/2026120,024 mi+5 mi
- 25/06/2026120,455 mi+431 mi
Average of roughly 5,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ59 KPL 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 (LJ59 KPL) between June 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))”.