2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LM59 DJV
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 143,930 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,930 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LM59 DJV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 143,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM59 DJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (LM59 DJV) between February 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
LM59 DJV Mileage History
- 02/02/2022133,371 mi
- 03/02/2022133,379 mi+8 mi
- 07/06/2023143,930 mi+10,551 mi
Average of roughly 7,872 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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