2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LM59 ETF
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 117,487 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. 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 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,487 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.
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LM59 ETF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 117,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM59 ETF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (LM59 ETF) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM59 ETF Mileage History
- 23/10/201234,434 mi
- 04/11/201348,440 mi+14,006 mi
- 08/11/201455,084 mi+6,644 mi
- 24/11/201561,337 mi+6,253 mi
- 22/11/201670,636 mi+9,299 mi
- 16/10/201773,079 mi+2,443 mi
- 11/10/201884,115 mi+11,036 mi
- 16/10/201997,198 mi+13,083 mi
- 16/10/201997,198 mi
- 12/10/2020104,526 mi+7,328 mi
- 05/10/2021108,842 mi+4,316 mi
- 07/10/2022112,154 mi+3,312 mi
- 06/10/2023114,629 mi+2,475 mi
- 24/09/2024116,348 mi+1,719 mi
- 03/10/2024116,349 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2025117,487 mi+1,138 mi
Average of roughly 6,407 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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