2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · M29 RAP
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 199,347 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,347 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.
M29 RAP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 199,347 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.
M29 RAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (M29 RAP) between March 2012 and September 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Central Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
M29 RAP Mileage History
- 21/03/201238,141 mi
- 08/03/201354,784 mi+16,643 mi
- 20/11/201483,386 mi+28,602 mi
- 09/11/201597,057 mi+13,671 mi
- 23/11/2017108,437 mi+11,380 mi
- 28/01/2019127,087 mi+18,650 mi
- 28/08/2020152,275 mi+25,188 mi
- 31/08/2021163,254 mi+10,979 mi
- 01/09/2021163,256 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2022178,642 mi+15,386 mi
- 05/09/2023199,347 mi+20,705 mi
Average of roughly 14,071 miles per year across 11 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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