2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LM59 PBX

The vehicle demonstrates a positive maintenance trajectory, with the most recent MOT on February 19, 2026, resulting in a clean pass at 128,965 miles. This follows a clean record in February 2025, indicating that the previous owner has addressed the recurring consumable issues that plagued the car in earlier years. The history shows a clear transition from a period of neglect and multiple failures between 2014 and 2020 to a state of reliable, proactive upkeep. Annual mileage remains consistent with the vehicle age, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. A notable surge in usage occurred between 2016 and 2017, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in a single year, followed by a period of more moderate accumulation. The record is complete with no significant gaps in testing, suggesting the car has remained consistently road-legal and in regular use throughout its seventeen-year lifespan. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as these were the primary failure points in the past. While the recent tests are clear, the 2020 failure for leaking rear shock absorbers and worn anti-roll bar linkages suggests these components may be nearing the end of their service life again. Check the condition of the brake discs for signs of pitting or scoring, as these were flagged as advisories as recently as 2024. Given the history of uneven tyre wear, verify the current alignment and ensure the inner edges of the rear tyres show even tread depth. The vehicle appears to be in a stable mechanical state, but a thorough check for any emerging play in the suspension bushes remains prudent for a car of this mileage.