2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · ML59 JZP
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 125,846 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML59 JZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 125,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML59 JZP 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 (ML59 JZP) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 insecurely attached Upper mounting defective (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ML59 JZP Mileage History
- 21/03/2023114,436 mi
- 02/07/2024121,603 mi+7,167 mi
- 14/08/2024121,658 mi+55 mi
- 13/08/2025125,838 mi+4,180 mi
- 17/09/2025125,846 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,575 miles per year across 5 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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